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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2018
  • Replaced the Canon SX730 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 SX740 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-Z90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and EX-Z90 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX740 HS was manufactured 9 years later than the EX-Z90 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX740 HS grades against the EX-Z90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Casio EX-Z90

 SX740 HS EX-Z90 
IntroducedJuly 2018August 2009Fresher by 109 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon SX740 HS

 EX-Z90 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-Z90

 SX740 HS EX-Z90 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS has outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z90 has measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-Z90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX740 HS vs the EX-Z90.

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and EX-Z90 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and EX-Z90.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX740 HS to result in extra detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography info
48
manual focus
decent MP (21MP)
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography information
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography information
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than average in class (121g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX740 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
52
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (21 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (265 per charge)
no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography info
75
lighter than competition (299 grams)
supports bluetooth
decent MP (21MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
low battery power (265 per charge)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than average in class (121g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX740 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
53
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (21 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (265 shots)
28
manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging info
Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging info
74
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (299g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone jack
25
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-07-31 2009-08-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 Digic 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 299 gr (0.66 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 265 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $400 $150