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Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(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
Casio EX-Z90
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Casio EX-Z90

 SX700 HS EX-Z90 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2009Fresher by 55 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon SX700 HS

 EX-Z90 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Casio EX-Z90

 SX700 HS EX-Z90 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography features
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography details
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition (269g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (250 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX700 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
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manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (250 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX700 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (269g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
25
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z90
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