Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax W90
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Released February 2010

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax W90 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SD1300 IS was manufactured around the same time to the W90 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the SD1300 IS matches up against the W90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax W90 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS & Pentax Optio W90. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Pentax W90
SD1300 IS | W90 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Canon SD1300 IS
W90 | SD1300 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax W90
SD1300 IS | W90 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS offers 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) and the Pentax W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check out the Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax W90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the W90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and W90.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Pentax Optio W90 |
Also Known as | IXUS 105 / IXY 200F | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-02-08 | 2010-02-24 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lb) | 164 gr (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | - | $120 |