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Canon G16 vs Pentax W90

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon G16 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon G15
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Canon G16 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon G16 vs Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is very well matched but the G16 (1/1.7") and W90 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The G16 was launched 3 years later than the W90 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G16 scores versus the W90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Pentax W90

 G16 W90 
AnnouncedNovember 2013February 2010Fresher by 46 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Canon G16

 W90 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Pentax W90

 G16 W90 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon G16 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon G16 offers exterior dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the G16 compared to the W90.

Canon G16 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and W90 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and W90.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor sizing. The G16 includes the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF simpler. The more modern G16 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G16 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography info
Pentax W90 Portrait photography info
48
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
27
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography info
Pentax W90 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (356 grams)
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G16
Sports photography with Pentax W90
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (360 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
environment proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography details
Pentax W90 Travel photography details
64
good battery pack (360 per charge)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competitors (356g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
64
environment proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Landscape photography camera
58
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
37
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G16
Vlogging with Pentax W90
33
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors (356g)
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon G16 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Pentax W90
 Canon PowerShot G16Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Pentax Optio W90
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-11-25 2010-02-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356 gr (0.78 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $499 $120