Canon A1300 vs Pentax H90
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Canon A1300 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
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Its time to examine more closely at the Canon A1300 vs Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe A1300 was released 2 years after the H90 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A1300 grades against the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Pentax Optio H90. The complete galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Pentax H90
| A1300 | H90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2012 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Canon A1300
| H90 | A1300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Pentax H90
| A1300 | H90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon A1300 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 features physical 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 H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A1300 and the H90.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and H90 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Canon A1300 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and H90.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon A1300 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent A1300 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon A1300 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1300 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Pentax Optio H90 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-02-07 | 2010-01-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Prime |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 174 gr (0.38 lbs) | 153 gr (0.34 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| 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 photos | - |
| Battery format | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $119 | $150 |
