Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax H90
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Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax H90 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A2400 IS was introduced 2 years after the H90 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A2400 IS matches up against the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax H90 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Pentax Optio H90. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A2400 IS Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Pentax H90
A2400 IS | H90 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Canon A2400 IS
H90 | A2400 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Pentax H90
A2400 IS | H90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS has got external 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 H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A2400 IS against the H90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and H90 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and H90.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A2400 IS to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The newer A2400 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Pentax Optio H90 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
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 | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 data format | H.264 | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 pounds) | 153 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $149 | $150 |