Canon A2500 vs Pentax W90
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Canon A2500 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Revealed February 2010
Canon A2500 vs Pentax W90 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon A2500 vs Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe A2500 was introduced 2 years later than the W90 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A2500 scores vs the W90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon A2500 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Pentax Optio W90. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2500 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Pentax W90
A2500 | W90 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | February 2010 | More recent by 36 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Canon A2500
W90 | A2500 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Pentax W90
A2500 | W90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon A2500 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2500 has got outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Look at the Canon A2500 vs Pentax W90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the A2500 versus the W90.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and W90 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Canon A2500 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and W90.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A2500 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer A2500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon A2500 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Pentax Optio W90 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2010-02-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
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) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
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 file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 135 gr (0.30 lbs) | 164 gr (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 220 photographs | - |
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 | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $109 | $120 |