Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax W90

The following is a detailed review of the Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax W90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was unveiled 24 months after the W90 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A4000 IS matches up versus the W90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Pentax Optio W90. The full galleries are available at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A4000 IS features external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A4000 IS against the W90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and W90.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon A4000 IS to produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent A4000 IS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.