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Canon D30 vs Pentax E90

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Canon D30 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2014
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon D30 vs Pentax E90 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon D30 and Pentax E90, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The D30 was released 4 years after the E90 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the D30 grades vs the E90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Pentax E90

 D30 E90 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 50 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Canon D30

 E90 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Pentax E90

 D30 E90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon D30 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 has external dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has measurements 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 D30 and Pentax E90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the D30 and the E90.

Canon D30 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and E90 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and E90.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon D30 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher D30 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon D30 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography factors
Pentax E90 Portrait photography factors
33
focusing manually
comes with face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography info
Pentax E90 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography features
Pentax E90 Sports photography features
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography factors
Pentax E90 Travel photography factors
60
environment proof
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax E90 Landscape photography highlights
44
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging advice
Pentax E90 Vlogging advice
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Canon D30 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Pentax E90
 Canon PowerShot D30Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot D30 Pentax Optio E90
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-12 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lbs) 145 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 300 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $329 $100