Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax E90
95 Imaging
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31 Overall
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Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax E90 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS & Pentax Optio E90. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3200 IS Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Pentax E90
A3200 IS | E90 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Canon A3200 IS
E90 | A3200 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Pentax E90
A3200 IS | E90 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Check out the Canon A3200 IS versus Pentax E90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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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 |