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Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax E90

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2012
Pentax E90
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax E90 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2400 IS was unveiled 2 years later than the E90 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A2400 IS matches up against the E90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Pentax E90

 A2400 IS E90 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Canon A2400 IS

 E90 A2400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Pentax E90

 A2400 IS E90 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS features exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax E90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A2400 IS against the E90.

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and E90 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and E90.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon A2400 IS to result in greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern A2400 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography details
Pentax E90 Portrait photography details
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography highlights
Pentax E90 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2400 IS
Travel photography with Pentax E90
66
lighter than others in class (126g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery life (190 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography factors
Pentax E90 Landscape photography factors
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging highlights
Pentax E90 Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Pentax E90
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISPentax Optio E90
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Pentax Optio E90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
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 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 145 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 94 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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L 2 x AA
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 1 1
Retail cost $149 $100