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Canon A495 vs Pentax H90

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A495 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Canon A495
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2010
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon A495 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon A495 versus Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the H90 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A495 was manufactured at a similar time to the H90 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A495 matches up versus the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Pentax H90

 A495 H90 

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Canon A495

 H90 A495 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Pentax H90

 A495 H90 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon A495 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A495 comes with exterior 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 H90 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A495 versus Pentax H90 in our brand 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 have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A495 vs the H90.

Canon A495 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and H90 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and H90.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax H90 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Canon A495 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography information
Pentax H90 Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 as a Street photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Street photography camera
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography highlights
Pentax H90 Sports photography highlights
16
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A495
Travel photography with Pentax H90
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A495
Landscape photography with Pentax H90
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
36
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging features
Pentax H90 Vlogging features
21
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon A495 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Pentax H90
 Canon PowerShot A495Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot A495 Pentax Optio H90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
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 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 153g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 2 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $109 $150