Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax E90
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![Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SX120-IS.jpg)
![Pentax Optio E90 front Pentax Optio E90 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-E90/Pentax-E90-front.jpg)
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Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Released January 2010
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Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax E90 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the E90 (10MP) is very well matched but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and E90 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.
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The SX120 IS was revealed 5 months before the E90 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX120 IS grades vs the E90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax E90 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Pentax Optio E90. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Pentax E90
SX120 IS | E90 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Canon SX120 IS
E90 | SX120 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Pentax E90
SX120 IS | E90 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS enjoys external measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while 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).
See the Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax E90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX120 IS against the E90.
![Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax E90 size comparison Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax E90 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX120-IS-vs-Pentax-Optio-E90-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and E90 is 87 and 94 respectively.
![Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX120-IS-vs-Pentax-Optio-E90-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and E90.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The SX120 IS comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher.
![Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX120-IS-vs-Pentax-Optio-E90-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX120-IS-vs-Pentax-Optio-E90-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Pentax Optio E90 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-08-19 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 6cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/500s | - |
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), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 285g (0.63 lbs) | 145g (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" 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 | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $249 | $100 |