Canon A490 vs Pentax E90
93 Imaging
33 Features
10 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
11 Overall
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Canon A490 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Launched January 2010
Canon A490 vs Pentax E90 Overview
Below is a complete comparison of the Canon A490 and Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the E90 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe A490 was unveiled within a month of the E90 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A490 grades vs the E90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon A490 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A490 and Pentax Optio E90. The full galleries are provided at Canon A490 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Pentax E90
A490 | E90 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Canon A490
E90 | A490 | |||
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Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A490 and Pentax E90
A490 | E90 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | January 2010 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Canon A490 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A490 comes with outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Canon A490 and Pentax E90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A490 compared to the E90.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A490 and E90 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Canon A490 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A490 and E90.
Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images although you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.
Canon A490 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A490 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A490 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A490 | Pentax Optio E90 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-05 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 5 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 6cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 175 gr (0.39 lb) | 145 gr (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 ID | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $99 | $100 |