Canon N100 vs Pentax E90

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon N100 versus Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is very close but the N100 (1/1.7") and E90 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The N100 was released 4 years later than the E90 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the N100 grades vs the E90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N100 and Pentax Optio E90. The complete galleries are available at Canon N100 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon N100 provides physical measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Canon N100 versus Pentax E90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the N100 vs the E90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the N100 and E90 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and E90.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The N100 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon N100 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher N100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.