Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-Z90
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Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Released February 2014
- Newer Model is Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced August 2009

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Canon SX700 HS versus Casio EX-Z90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and EX-Z90 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX700 HS was introduced 4 years later than the EX-Z90 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX700 HS scores vs the EX-Z90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Casio Exilim EX-Z90. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Casio EX-Z90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Casio EX-Z90
SX700 HS | EX-Z90 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 55 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon SX700 HS
EX-Z90 | SX700 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Casio EX-Z90
SX700 HS | EX-Z90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS features external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z90 has dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX700 HS versus Casio EX-Z90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the EX-Z90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and EX-Z90 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and EX-Z90.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX700 HS to render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher SX700 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-02-12 | 2009-08-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 6 | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G TFT | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 lbs) | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | NP-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $349 | $150 |