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Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax H90

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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 A4000 IS vs Pentax H90 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon A4000 IS and Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was announced 2 years later than the H90 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A4000 IS matches up against the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Pentax H90

 A4000 IS H90 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Canon A4000 IS

 H90 A4000 IS 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Pentax H90

 A4000 IS H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A4000 IS features outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A4000 IS and Pentax H90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A4000 IS vs the H90.

Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and H90.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A4000 IS to provide extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent A4000 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography factors
Pentax H90 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography factors
Pentax H90 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (175 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography factors
Pentax H90 Travel photography factors
62
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery life (175 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography highlights
Pentax H90 Landscape photography highlights
41
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (175 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging features
Pentax H90 Vlogging features
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Pentax H90
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISPentax Optio H90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Pentax Optio H90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 gr (0.32 pounds) 153 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 175 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $199 $150