Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax E90

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon SX130 IS and Pentax E90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was revealed 7 months later than the E90 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX130 IS matches up against the E90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Pentax Optio E90. The full galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX130 IS versus the E90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and E90 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and E90.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX130 IS to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX130 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.