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Canon G16 vs Pentax E90

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Canon G16 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Replaced the Canon G15
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon G16 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon G16 and Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the G16 (1/1.7") and E90 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The G16 was released 3 years later than the E90 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G16 scores against the E90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Pentax E90

 G16 E90 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2010More recent by 47 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Canon G16

 E90 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Pentax E90

 G16 E90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon G16 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G16 comes with external dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G16 compared to the E90.

Canon G16 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G16 and E90 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and E90.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G16 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G16 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer G16 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G16 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography info
Pentax E90 Portrait photography info
49
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography info
Pentax E90 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (356g)
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography advice
Pentax E90 Sports photography advice
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
good battery (360 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography advice
Pentax E90 Travel photography advice
64
good battery (360 CIPA)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition (356g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography advice
Pentax E90 Landscape photography advice
58
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (360 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E90 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (356g)
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon G16 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Pentax E90
 Canon PowerShot G16Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Pentax Optio E90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-25 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 6cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356g (0.78 pounds) 145g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $499 $100