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Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax W90

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(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
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 A2400 IS vs Pentax W90 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon A2400 IS versus Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was revealed 24 months later than the W90 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A2400 IS matches up versus the W90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Pentax W90

 A2400 IS W90 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2010More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Canon A2400 IS

 W90 A2400 IS 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Pentax W90

 A2400 IS W90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS offers outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A2400 IS vs the W90.

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and W90 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and W90.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon A2400 IS to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger A2400 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2400 IS
Portrait photography with Pentax W90
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Street photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography features
Pentax W90 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
24
weather proof
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography details
Pentax W90 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competition in class (126g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (190 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
weather proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography details
Pentax W90 Landscape photography details
37
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (190 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging factors
Pentax W90 Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Pentax W90
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISPentax Optio W90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Pentax Optio W90
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-07 2010-02-24
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
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 range 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $149 $120