Canon 90D vs Pentax X90
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Canon 90D vs Pentax X90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
- Released August 2019
- Earlier Model is Canon 80D
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
- Revealed July 2010

Canon 90D vs Pentax X90 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon 90D vs Pentax X90, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and X90 (12MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and X90 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

The 90D was launched 9 years after the X90 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 90D grades versus the X90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 90D vs Pentax X90 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 90D & Pentax X90. The complete galleries are available at Canon 90D Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Pentax X90
90D | X90 | |||
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Revealed | August 2019 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 112 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Canon 90D
X90 | 90D |
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Common features in the Canon 90D and Pentax X90
90D | X90 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Canon 90D vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 90D enjoys 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) whilst the Pentax X90 has dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Look at the Canon 90D vs Pentax X90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 90D versus the X90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 90D and X90 is 60 and 69 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 90D and X90.
Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 90D due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 90D will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent 90D is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon 90D vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 90D vs Pentax X90 Specifications
Canon EOS 90D | Pentax X90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon EOS 90D | Pentax X90 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2019-08-28 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 8 | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 33 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 326 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 9.10 m |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 701 grams (1.55 pounds) | 428 grams (0.94 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1300 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E6N | D-L106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $1,199 | $350 |