Canon A2300 vs Pentax E90
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Canon A2300 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
- 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Released January 2010
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Here, we will be matching up the Canon A2300 vs Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A2300 was launched 2 years later than the E90 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A2300 matches up vs the E90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Pentax E90
| A2300 | E90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2012 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Canon A2300
| E90 | A2300 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Pentax E90
| A2300 | E90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2300 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A2300 against the E90.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and E90 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and E90.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon A2300 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent A2300 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon A2300 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2300 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Pentax Optio E90 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2010-01-25 |
| Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 6cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 | 125g (0.28 lb) | 145g (0.32 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 210 images | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-11L | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $139 | $100 |