Canon A495 vs Pentax W90
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Canon A495 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Released February 2010
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Here is a thorough review of the Canon A495 vs Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the W90 (12MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A495 grades against the W90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Pentax W90
| A495 | W90 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Canon A495
| W90 | A495 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Pentax W90
| A495 | W90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 | February 2010 | Same generation | |
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon A495 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A495 enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has sizing of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A495 compared to the W90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and W90 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Canon A495 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and W90.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax W90 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.
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Canon A495 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A495 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A495 | Pentax Optio W90 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2010-01-05 | 2010-02-24 |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 175 gr (0.39 lb) | 164 gr (0.36 lb) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $109 | $120 |