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Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax E90

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax E90 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SD4000 IS and Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the E90 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was announced 7 months after the E90 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SD4000 IS matches up versus the E90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Pentax E90

 SD4000 IS E90 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2010Newer by 7 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 E90 SD4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Pentax E90

 SD4000 IS E90 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4000 IS comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the E90.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and E90 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and E90.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photos but you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer SD4000 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography advice
Pentax E90 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography features
Pentax E90 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Sports photography with Pentax E90
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography highlights
Pentax E90 Travel photography highlights
64
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography information
Pentax E90 Landscape photography information
40
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging factors
Pentax E90 Vlogging factors
32
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Pentax E90
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISPentax Optio E90
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Pentax Optio E90
Also Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-02 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 145 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L 2 x AA
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 Single Single
Cost at release $300 $100