Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax H90

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon A1100 IS and Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was released 11 months prior to the H90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A1100 IS scores vs the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Pentax Optio H90. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS features outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon A1100 IS and Pentax H90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A1100 IS vs the H90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and H90 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and H90.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.