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Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax W90

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released February 2010
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Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax W90 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon A3300 IS versus Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3300 IS was launched 11 months later than the W90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the A3300 IS scores against the W90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Pentax W90

 A3300 IS W90 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Canon A3300 IS

 W90 A3300 IS 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Pentax W90

 A3300 IS W90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3300 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3300 IS versus Pentax W90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the A3300 IS against the W90.

Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and W90.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon A3300 IS to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer A3300 IS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography details
Pentax W90 Portrait photography details
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography highlights
Pentax W90 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography advice
Pentax W90 Travel photography advice
65
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
weather sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography factors
Pentax W90 Landscape photography factors
43
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging highlights
Pentax W90 Vlogging highlights
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Pentax W90
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISPentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Pentax Optio W90
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2010-02-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 grams (0.33 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 230 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $120