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Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax H90

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax H90 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon A3200 IS and Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was unveiled 12 months later than the H90 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A3200 IS grades against the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Pentax H90

 A3200 IS H90 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Canon A3200 IS

 H90 A3200 IS 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Pentax H90

 A3200 IS H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A3200 IS comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A3200 IS vs the H90.

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and H90.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A3200 IS to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A3200 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3200 IS
Portrait photography with Pentax H90
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3200 IS
Street photography with Pentax H90
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3200 IS
Sports photography with Pentax H90
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3200 IS
Travel photography with Pentax H90
72
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax H90 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Pentax H90
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISPentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Pentax Optio H90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lb) 153 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $230 $150