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Canon A2200 vs Pentax W90

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A2200 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Pentax W90
(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
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Canon A2200 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon A2200 versus Pentax W90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2200 was unveiled 11 months after the W90 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the A2200 matches up versus the W90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Pentax W90

 A2200 W90 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Canon A2200

 W90 A2200 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Pentax W90

 A2200 W90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon A2200 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2200 comes with external measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2200 versus Pentax W90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A2200 against the W90.

Canon A2200 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and W90.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A2200 to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher A2200 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A2200 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography features
Pentax W90 Portrait photography features
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2200
Street photography with Pentax W90
55
lighter than competition in class (135g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography features
Pentax W90 Sports photography features
36
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery (280 CIPA)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography details
Pentax W90 Travel photography details
70
great battery (280 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (135g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
weather sealing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Landscape photography camera
36
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
great battery (280 shots)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
36
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
weather sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging factors
Pentax W90 Vlogging factors
30
rather wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Canon A2200 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Pentax W90
 Canon PowerShot A2200Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Pentax Optio W90
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-02-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 280 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $139 $120