Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z90
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Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon XC10 & Casio Exilim EX-Z90. The complete galleries are available at Canon XC10 Gallery & Casio EX-Z90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Casio EX-Z90
XC10 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 69 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon XC10
EX-Z90 | XC10 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 1k | Crisper screen (+229k dot) |
Common features in the Canon XC10 and Casio EX-Z90
XC10 | EX-Z90 | |||
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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).
Check the Canon XC10 and Casio EX-Z90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications
Canon XC10 | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | |
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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 |