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Canon 90D vs Pentax K10D

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Canon 90D vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Launched August 2019
  • Old Model is Canon 80D
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced December 2006
  • Successor is Pentax K20D
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Canon 90D vs Pentax K10D Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Canon 90D versus Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and K10D (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 90D was revealed 12 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 90D grades versus the K10D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Pentax K10D

 90D K10D 
AnnouncedAugust 2019December 2006More recent by 155 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k210kClearer display (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Canon 90D

 K10D 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Pentax K10D

 90D K10D 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Canon 90D vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 90D has outer measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 90D against the K10D.

Canon 90D vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 90D and K10D is 60 and 59 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 90D and K10D.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon 90D to produce extra detail because of its extra 23MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer 90D provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 90D vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 90D
Portrait photography with Pentax K10D
83
focusing manually
megapixel count amazing (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
52
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography features
Pentax K10D Street photography features
71
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D Sports photography highlights
Pentax K10D Sports photography highlights
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count amazing (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (1,300 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography highlights
Pentax K10D Travel photography highlights
78
better than average battery pack (1,300 per charge)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count amazing (33MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
49
weather proof
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K10D Landscape photography highlights
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count amazing (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (1,300 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D Vlogging features
Pentax K10D Vlogging features
71
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
lack of image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon 90D vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Pentax K10D
 Canon EOS 90DPentax K10D
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 90D Pentax K10D
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2019-08-28 2006-12-15
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6960 x 4640 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 45 11
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 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 -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 701 grams (1.55 lb) 793 grams (1.75 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 522
Other
Battery life 1300 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $1,199 $700