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Canon S110 vs Pentax W90

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon S110 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon S100
  • Replacement is Canon S120
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
  • Released February 2010
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Canon S110 vs Pentax W90 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon S110 vs Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is very well matched but the S110 (1/1.7") and W90 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The S110 was introduced 2 years later than the W90 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S110 grades against the W90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Pentax W90

 S110 W90 
ReleasedSeptember 2012February 2010Fresher by 32 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Canon S110

 W90 S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Pentax W90

 S110 W90 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon S110 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S110 versus the W90.

Canon S110 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and W90 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and W90.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizing. The S110 provides the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler. The newer S110 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon S110 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 Portrait photography info
Pentax W90 Portrait photography info
42
you can focus manually
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S110
Street photography with Pentax W90
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
54
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S110
Sports photography with Pentax W90
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
24
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S110
Travel photography with Pentax W90
64
features touch to focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (200 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
weather sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S110
Landscape photography with Pentax W90
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S110
Vlogging with Pentax W90
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Canon S110 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Pentax W90
 Canon PowerShot S110Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot S110 Pentax Optio W90
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-09-17 2010-02-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198 grams (0.44 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 168 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L 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
Card slots One One
Price at launch $299 $120