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Canon G9 X vs Pentax W90

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon G9 X vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Renewed by Canon G9 X II
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Canon G9 X vs Pentax W90 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon G9 X vs Pentax W90, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and W90 (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and W90 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X was released 5 years after the W90 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the G9 X scores versus the W90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Pentax W90

 G9 X W90 
IntroducedOctober 2015February 2010Newer by 69 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Canon G9 X

 W90 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Pentax W90

 G9 X W90 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X features outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the G9 X against the W90.

Canon G9 X vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and W90 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and W90.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X will show greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer G9 X should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography advice
Pentax W90 Portrait photography advice
64
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography information
Pentax W90 Street photography information
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
lighter than others in class (209g)
no articulating screen
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Sports photography camera
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking focus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
not so great battery life (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
weather sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G9 X
Travel photography with Pentax W90
77
lighter than others in class (209 grams)
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
64
weather sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography features
Pentax W90 Landscape photography features
70
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (220 shots)
37
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
weather sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W90 as a Vlogging camera
39
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (209g)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Canon G9 X vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Pentax W90
 Canon PowerShot G9 XPentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Pentax Optio W90
Type Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2015-10-12 2010-02-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 209 gr (0.46 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $399 $120