Canon G12 vs Pentax H90
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Canon G12 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
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- 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
- Released January 2010
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Below, we are comparing the Canon G12 versus Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the H90 (12MP) is very comparable but the G12 (1/1.7") and H90 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.
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Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G12 scores against the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Pentax H90
| G12 | H90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 12 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimension | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Canon G12
| H90 | G12 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G12 and Pentax H90
| G12 | H90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon G12 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G12 provides outside dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and H90 is 83 and 93 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and H90.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G12 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax H90 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer G12 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon G12 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G12 | Pentax Optio H90 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-01-19 | 2010-01-25 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 4 | Prime |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.8" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 401 grams (0.88 lb) | 153 grams (0.34 lb) |
| 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 Overall rating | 47 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 161 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 photos | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-7L | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $600 | $150 |
