Canon A1300 vs Pentax E90
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Canon A1300 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Introduced January 2010

Canon A1300 vs Pentax E90 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon A1300 and Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A1300 was brought out 2 years later than the E90 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A1300 scores against the E90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A1300 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Pentax Optio E90. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A1300 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Pentax E90
A1300 | E90 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Canon A1300
E90 | A1300 |
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Common features in the Canon A1300 and Pentax E90
A1300 | E90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon A1300 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A1300 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Canon A1300 and Pentax E90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A1300 against the E90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and E90 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and E90.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A1300 to offer greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher A1300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A1300 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1300 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1300 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Pentax Optio E90 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 6cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 174 grams (0.38 lb) | 145 grams (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 220 photographs | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $119 | $100 |