Canon N Facebook ready vs Pentax X90
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Pentax X90 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Launched August 2013
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
- Introduced July 2010
Canon N Facebook ready vs Pentax X90 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon N Facebook ready versus Pentax X90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the X90 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe N Facebook ready was revealed 3 years later than the X90 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon N Facebook ready being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the N Facebook ready matches up against the X90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon N Facebook ready vs Pentax X90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready and Pentax X90. The full galleries are available at Canon N Facebook ready Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N Facebook ready over the Pentax X90
N Facebook ready | X90 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | July 2010 | More recent by 39 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.8" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Canon N Facebook ready
X90 | N Facebook ready | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus |
Common features in the Canon N Facebook ready and Pentax X90
N Facebook ready | X90 |
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon N Facebook ready features exterior measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has proportions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Contrast the Canon N Facebook ready versus Pentax X90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the N Facebook ready vs the X90.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N Facebook ready and X90 is 93 and 69 respectively.
Canon N Facebook ready vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the N Facebook ready and X90.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer N Facebook ready provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Pentax X90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready | Pentax X90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready | Pentax X90 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-08-22 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.8" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G touch | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 9.10 m |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | 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 | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195 grams (0.43 lbs) | 428 grams (0.94 lbs) |
Dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-9L | D-L106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $299 | $350 |