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Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax E90

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax E90 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon A3200 IS versus Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was introduced 12 months after the E90 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A3200 IS matches up vs the E90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Pentax E90

 A3200 IS E90 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Canon A3200 IS

 E90 A3200 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Pentax E90

 A3200 IS E90 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A3200 IS and the E90.

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and E90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and E90.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon A3200 IS to deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger A3200 IS will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography information
Pentax E90 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3200 IS
Sports photography with Pentax E90
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Travel photography camera
72
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Pentax E90 Landscape photography highlights
42
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E90 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Pentax E90
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISPentax Optio E90
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Pentax Optio E90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 lb) 145g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-8L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $230 $100