Canon S200 vs Pentax X90

Below is a in depth review of the Canon S200 vs Pentax X90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the X90 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the S200 (1/1.7") and X90 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The S200 was brought out 3 years later than the X90 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S200 grades against the X90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S200 and Pentax X90. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon S200 enjoys external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S200 vs the X90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200 and X90 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and X90.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S200 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax X90 will provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher S200 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.