Canon A2500 vs Pentax E90

Here is a complete overview of the Canon A2500 and Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was announced 3 years later than the E90 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the A2500 grades versus the E90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Pentax Optio E90. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2500 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A2500 features exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Canon A2500 and Pentax E90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A2500 compared to the E90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and E90 is 96 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and E90.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A2500 to deliver greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer A2500 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.