Canon G11 vs Pentax H90
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Canon G11 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe 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.
Canon G11 vs Pentax H90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G11 & Pentax Optio H90. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Pentax H90
G11 | H90 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 2.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Canon G11
H90 | G11 |
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Common features in the Canon G11 and Pentax H90
G11 | H90 | |||
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Introduced | December 2009 | January 2010 | Same 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and H90 is 83 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Canon G11 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G11 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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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 |
Launch cost | $600 | $150 |