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Canon 90D vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
60
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
70
Overall
66

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Revealed August 2019
  • Replaced the Canon 80D
Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Replacement is Pentax K-S2
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Canon 90D vs Pentax K-S1 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon 90D versus Pentax K-S1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and K-S1 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 90D was revealed 5 years later than the K-S1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 90D grades versus the K-S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Pentax K-S1

 90D K-S1 
RevealedAugust 2019August 2014Fresher by 61 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Canon 90D

 K-S1 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Pentax K-S1

 90D K-S1 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 90D comes with outside dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Pentax K-S1 has dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

Check out the Canon 90D versus Pentax K-S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 90D vs the K-S1.

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 90D and K-S1 is 60 and 69 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 90D and K-S1.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon 90D to provide more detail because of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher 90D will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography info
Pentax K-S1 Portrait photography info
83
focusing manually
great resolution (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
78
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 90D
Street photography with Pentax K-S1
72
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (558g)
great high ISO (51,200)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D Sports photography factors
Pentax K-S1 Sports photography factors
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
great resolution (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery power (1,300 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
69
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (5.4 frames per second)
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Travel photography camera
78
better than average battery power (1,300 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
great resolution (33MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
60
lighter than average in class (558g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (410 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 90D
Landscape photography with Pentax K-S1
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
great resolution (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery power (1,300 shots)
lack of image stabilization
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 90D
Vlogging with Pentax K-S1
71
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
lack of image stabilization
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (558 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Canon 90D vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Pentax K-S1
 Canon EOS 90DPentax K-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 90D Pentax K-S1
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2019-08-28 2014-08-27
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 Prime MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6960 x 4640 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 45 11
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 5.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 701 grams (1.55 lb) 558 grams (1.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1061
Other
Battery life 1300 images 410 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,199 $339