Canon S95 vs Pentax X90

Below is a in depth review of the Canon S95 and Pentax X90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the X90 (12MP) is pretty close but the S95 (1/1.7") and X90 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The S95 was revealed 5 months later than the X90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon S95 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the S95 matches up versus the X90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S95 and Pentax X90. The full galleries are available at Canon S95 Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon S95 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S95 and the X90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S95 and X90 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and X90.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S95 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax X90 will render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.