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Canon SX10 IS vs Pentax X90

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX20 IS
Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Canon SX10 IS vs Pentax X90 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX10 IS and Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the X90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was released 17 months prior to the X90 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX10 IS grades vs the X90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Pentax X90

 SX10 IS X90 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Canon SX10 IS

 X90 SX10 IS 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2009More modern by 17 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Pentax X90

 SX10 IS X90 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS has got physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has sizing of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX10 IS against the X90.

Canon SX10 IS vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and X90 is 65 and 69 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and X90.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax X90 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography info
Pentax X90 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
high flash sync (1/500s)
includes face detect focus
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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focusing manually
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography advice
Pentax X90 Street photography advice
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screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (600 grams)
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography information
Pentax X90 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX10 IS
Travel photography with Pentax X90
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built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (600g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography information
Pentax X90 Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging info
Pentax X90 Vlogging info
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relatively wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (600 grams)
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reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Canon SX10 IS vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Pentax X90
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISPentax X90
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Pentax X90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 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 H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 gr (1.32 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
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 - D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $275 $350