Canon S90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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93 Imaging
37 Features
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Canon S90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
- Revealed April 2010
- Successor is Canon S95
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced August 2011

Canon S90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon S90 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

The S90 was manufactured 16 months prior to the WG-1 GPS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the S90 matches up versus the WG-1 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon S90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S90 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S90 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
S90 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Canon S90
WG-1 GPS | S90 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | August 2011 | ![]() | April 2010 | Fresher by 16 months |
Common features in the Canon S90 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
S90 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon S90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon S90 provides external measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Canon S90 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S90 vs the WG-1 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and WG-1 GPS is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S90 and WG-1 GPS.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S90 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older S90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon S90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Canon PowerShot S90 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot S90 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-04-08 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
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) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195 gr (0.43 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" 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 life | - | 260 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
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/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $599 | $350 |