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Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax H90

Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
30

Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Pentax H90
(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
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax H90 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon A3000 IS and Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the H90 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was introduced around the same time to the H90 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A3000 IS matches up vs the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Pentax H90

		

		

			
 A3000 IS H90 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Canon A3000 IS

		

		

			
 H90 A3000 IS 
Focus manually  More exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Pentax H90

		

		

			
 A3000 IS H90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS offers physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Canon A3000 IS and Pentax H90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3000 IS against the H90.
Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax H90 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and H90 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and H90.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax H90 to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.
	
			Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography advice
Pentax H90 Portrait photography advice
19
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
27
 has manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon A3000 IS
Street photography with Pentax H90
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
56
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon A3000 IS Sports photography factors
Pentax H90 Sports photography factors
24
 image stabilization (Optical)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
31
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon A3000 IS Travel photography features
Pentax H90 Travel photography features
50
 has built in flash
 missing Timelapse mode
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
57
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon A3000 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax H90
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Timelapse mode
36
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 lack of manual exposure
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A3000 IS Vlogging info
Pentax H90 Vlogging info
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
 missing microphone jack
28
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic jack
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Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax H90 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Pentax H90
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISPentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Pentax Optio H90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 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 dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 153 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 model NB-8L D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $240 $150