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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax W90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax W90 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 W90
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Pentax W90

 SD1300 IS W90 

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 W90 SD1300 IS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax W90

 SD1300 IS W90 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax W90 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Portrait photography with Pentax W90
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Street photography with Pentax W90
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
environment proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Sports photography with Pentax W90
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Travel photography with Pentax W90
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proof
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax W90
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
37
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
environment proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1300 IS
Vlogging with Pentax W90
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax W90
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISPentax Optio W90
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