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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax H90

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Pentax H90
(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
  • Released January 2010
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax H90 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SD1300 IS versus Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was released at a similar time to the H90 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the SD1300 IS grades versus the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Pentax H90

 SD1300 IS H90 

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 H90 SD1300 IS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax H90

 SD1300 IS H90 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SD1300 IS and the H90.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and H90.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Portrait photography with Pentax H90
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography details
Pentax H90 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Sports photography with Pentax H90
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Travel photography with Pentax H90
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography information
Pentax H90 Landscape photography information
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
36
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging information
Pentax H90 Vlogging information
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax H90
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISPentax Optio H90
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Pentax Optio H90
Also called as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 153g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price - $150