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Canon S120 vs Pentax H90

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon S120 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Superseded the Canon S110
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S120 vs Pentax H90 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon S120 vs Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the S120 (1/1.7") and H90 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The S120 was manufactured 3 years after the H90 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S120 scores vs the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Pentax H90

 S120 H90 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2010Newer by 47 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Canon S120

 H90 S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Pentax H90

 S120 H90 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon S120 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Canon S120 vs Pentax H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S120 and the H90.

Canon S120 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and H90 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S120 and H90.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The S120 features the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler. The younger S120 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon S120 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 Portrait photography info
Pentax H90 Portrait photography info
42
manual focus
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S120 as a Street photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (217 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 Travel photography features
Pentax H90 Travel photography features
67
has focus by touch
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competitors (217 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 Landscape photography info
Pentax H90 Landscape photography info
57
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
36
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S120
Vlogging with Pentax H90
35
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors (217 grams)
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Canon S120 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Pentax H90
 Canon PowerShot S120Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot S120 Pentax Optio H90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-26 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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/1.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217 grams (0.48 lb) 153 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 246 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $449 $150