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Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Introduced April 2015
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
  • Launched August 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon XC10 and Casio EX-Z90, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is pretty close but the XC10 (1") and EX-Z90 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The XC10 was launched 5 years later than the EX-Z90 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the XC10 grades versus the EX-Z90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Casio EX-Z90

 XC10 EX-Z90 
LaunchedApril 2015August 2009Fresher by 69 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon XC10

 EX-Z90 XC10 
Screen resolution230k1kCrisper screen (+229k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Casio EX-Z90

 XC10 EX-Z90 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon XC10 has exterior measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z90 has dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the XC10 compared to the EX-Z90.

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and EX-Z90 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XC10 and EX-Z90.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The XC10 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The newer XC10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography advice
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography factors
56
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
includes focus by touch
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (1,040 grams)
55
lighter than average in class (121g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 Sports photography factors
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography factors
47
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.8 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon XC10
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
43
includes focus by touch
rather wide (24mm)
heavier than others (1,040 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than average in class (121g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon XC10 Landscape photography info
Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography info
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have RAW support
28
focusing manually
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 Vlogging details
Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (1,040 grams)
25
lighter than average in class (121g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon XC10Casio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon XC10 Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-04-08 2009-08-18
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC DV5 Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 12.8 x 9.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 122.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 20000 1600
Min native ISO 160 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-241mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 8cm 10cm
Crop factor 2.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format XF-AVC, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1040 grams (2.29 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 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 model LP-E6N NP-60
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage type CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,599 $150