Canon S90 vs Pentax I-10
92 Imaging
34 Features
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93 Imaging
35 Features
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Canon S90 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
- Released April 2010
- New Model is Canon S95
(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
- Introduced January 2010

Canon S90 vs Pentax I-10 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon S90 versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly similar but the S90 (1/1.7") and I-10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

The S90 was launched 3 months after the I-10 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S90 grades versus the I-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon S90 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S90 & Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S90 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Pentax I-10
S90 | I-10 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon S90
I-10 | S90 |
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Common features in the Canon S90 and Pentax I-10
S90 | I-10 | |||
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Introduced | April 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon S90 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon S90 offers physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Canon S90 versus Pentax I-10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S90 compared to the I-10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S90 and I-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S90 and I-10.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S90 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax I-10 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Canon S90 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S90 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S90 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot S90 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-04-08 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195 grams (0.43 pounds) | 153 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 46 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 185 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-6L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $599 | $310 |