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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax E90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax E90 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was brought out very close to the E90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SD1300 IS matches up vs the E90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Pentax E90

 SD1300 IS E90 

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 E90 SD1300 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax E90

 SD1300 IS E90 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS comes with physical dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax E90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SD1300 IS against the E90.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and E90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and E90.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SD1300 IS to produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography details
Pentax E90 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Street photography with Pentax E90
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography info
Pentax E90 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography info
Pentax E90 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax E90
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging features
Pentax E90 Vlogging features
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax E90
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISPentax Optio E90
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Pentax Optio E90
Otherwise known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 145 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing - $100