Canon A800 vs Pentax E90

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon A800 versus Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the E90 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A800 was unveiled 12 months later than the E90 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A800 grades against the E90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A800 and Pentax Optio E90. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A800 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A800 features external dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A800 versus Pentax E90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A800 compared to the E90.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A800 and E90 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A800 and E90.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos although you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent A800 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.