Canon N100 vs Pentax W90

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon N100 vs Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly close but the N100 (1/1.7") and W90 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The N100 was launched 3 years later than the W90 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the N100 scores against the W90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N100 and Pentax Optio W90. The complete galleries are available at Canon N100 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon N100 features outer measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") 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 dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the N100 vs the W90.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the N100 and W90 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and W90.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The N100 comes with the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more recent N100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.