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Canon G11 vs Pentax H90

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon G11 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Revealed December 2009
  • Later Model is Canon G12
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon G11 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon G11 and Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the H90 (12MP) is very close but the G11 (1/1.7") and H90 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The G11 was launched within a month of the H90 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the G11 matches up vs the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Pentax H90

 G11 H90 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Canon G11

 H90 G11 

Common features in the Canon G11 and Pentax H90

 G11 H90 
IntroducedDecember 2009January 2010Same age
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon G11 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G11 provides physical dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G11 and Pentax H90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the G11 against the H90.

Canon G11 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and H90 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and H90.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G11 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax H90 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively.

Canon G11 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography advice
Pentax H90 Portrait photography advice
47
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 Street photography factors
Pentax H90 Street photography factors
64
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (375g)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography highlights
Pentax H90 Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography info
Pentax H90 Travel photography info
57
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (375 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax H90 Landscape photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
36
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax H90 as a Vlogging camera
60
decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (375g)
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon G11 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Pentax H90
 Canon PowerShot G11Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot G11 Pentax Optio H90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-12-16 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
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 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 375 gr (0.83 lbs) 153 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 169 not tested
Other
Battery model NB-7L D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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