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Canon S100 vs Pentax H90

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
48 Overall
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Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Canon S100 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced December 2011
  • Superseded the Canon S95
  • Later Model is Canon S110
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon S100 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon S100 versus Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the S100 (1/1.7") and H90 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The S100 was released 24 months later than the H90 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the S100 scores vs the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Pentax H90

		

		

			
 S100 H90 
ReleasedDecember 2011January 2010Fresher by 24 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Canon S100

		

		

			
 H90 S100 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon S100 and Pentax H90

		

		

			
 S100 H90 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon S100 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon S100 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S100 and the H90.
Canon S100 vs Pentax H90 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and H90 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Canon S100 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon S100 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and H90.
To sum up, both cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The S100 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger S100 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon S100 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon S100 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon S100 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon S100 Portrait photography advice
Pentax H90 Portrait photography advice
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 focusing manually
 above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
 supports face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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 manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon S100 Street photography features
Pentax H90 Street photography features
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
56
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon S100 Sports photography information
Pentax H90 Sports photography information
32
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
 terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
 no phase detect auto focus
31
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon S100 Travel photography information
Pentax H90 Travel photography information
61
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 missing Timelapse recording
 terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
57
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon S100 Landscape photography info
Pentax H90 Landscape photography info
51
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
 terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse recording
36
 manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon S100
Vlogging with Pentax H90
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 missing microphone jack
28
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external mic jack
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Canon S100 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Pentax H90
 Canon PowerShot S100Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot S100 Pentax Optio H90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-12-22 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 198 grams (0.44 lb) 153 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $429 $150