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Canon SX710 HS vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX710 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX700 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX720 HS
Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon SX710 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX710 HS versus Casio EX-Z90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and EX-Z90 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was launched 5 years later than the EX-Z90 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX710 HS matches up against the EX-Z90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Casio EX-Z90

 SX710 HS EX-Z90 
LaunchedJanuary 2015August 2009Fresher by 66 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon SX710 HS

 EX-Z90 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Casio EX-Z90

 SX710 HS EX-Z90 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX710 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS features physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z90 has specifications of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the EX-Z90.

Canon SX710 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and EX-Z90 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and EX-Z90.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX710 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography advice
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (269g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
lighter than others in class (121g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX710 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
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amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (230 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography info
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lighter than average in class (269 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (230 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
56
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX710 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery (230 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
25
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Canon SX710 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-01-06 2009-08-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $349 $150