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Canon N100 vs Pentax W90

Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon N100 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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
  • Launched February 2010
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Canon N100 vs Pentax W90 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Pentax W90

 N100 W90 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2010Fresher by 48 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Canon N100

 W90 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Pentax W90

 N100 W90 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon N100 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

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

Canon N100 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon N100 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography info
Pentax W90 Portrait photography info
34
manual focus
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW support
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon N100
Street photography with Pentax W90
64
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (289g)
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (330 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
24
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography advice
Pentax W90 Travel photography advice
65
good battery pack (330 per charge)
has focus via touch
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (289 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
64
environment proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N100
Landscape photography with Pentax W90
49
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
37
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging features
Pentax W90 Vlogging features
34
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
has external mic port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition (289 grams)
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Canon N100 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Pentax W90
 Canon PowerShot N100Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Pentax Optio W90
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2014-01-06 2010-02-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-12L D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $349 $120