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Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax E90

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax E90 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon A3400 IS and Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was revealed 2 years later than the E90 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the A3400 IS matches up against the E90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Pentax E90

 A3400 IS E90 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Canon A3400 IS

 E90 A3400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Pentax E90

 A3400 IS E90 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS has exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the A3400 IS and the E90.

Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and E90 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and E90.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon A3400 IS to offer more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A3400 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography factors
Pentax E90 Portrait photography factors
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Street photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than average (126g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography information
Pentax E90 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography highlights
Pentax E90 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than average (126g)
comes with touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3400 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax E90
41
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging highlights
Pentax E90 Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than average (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Pentax E90
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISPentax Optio E90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Pentax Optio E90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
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 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 126 grams (0.28 lb) 145 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 life 180 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $230 $100