Canon S200 vs Pentax H90

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon S200 versus Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the H90 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the S200 (1/1.7") and H90 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The S200 was announced 4 years later than the H90 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S200 grades versus the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S200 and Pentax Optio H90. The whole galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S200 provides external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S200 and the H90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and H90 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and H90.

As you can see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S200 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax H90 will give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S200 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.