Canon A1300 vs Pentax W90
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Canon A1300 vs Pentax W90 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
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Launched February 2010
Canon A1300 vs Pentax W90 Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon A1300 vs Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe A1300 was manufactured 24 months later than the W90 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the A1300 matches up vs the W90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon A1300 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Pentax Optio W90. The entire galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Pentax W90
A1300 | W90 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | February 2010 | More recent by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Canon A1300
W90 | A1300 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Pentax W90
A1300 | W90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon A1300 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A1300 features external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A1300 vs Pentax W90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A1300 compared to the W90.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and W90 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Canon A1300 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and W90.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A1300 to offer extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger A1300 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon A1300 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1300 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Pentax Optio W90 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2010-02-24 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 pounds) | 164 gr (0.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 photos | - |
Battery form | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $119 | $120 |