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Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax H90

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Updated by Canon SX150 IS
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax H90 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax H90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was announced 7 months after the H90 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX130 IS grades versus the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Pentax H90

 SX130 IS H90 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2010More modern by 7 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Canon SX130 IS

 H90 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Pentax H90

 SX130 IS H90 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS provides outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the H90.

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and H90 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and H90.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent SX130 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography features
Pentax H90 Portrait photography features
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography advice
Pentax H90 Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with Pentax H90
61
lighter than competition in class (308g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography features
Pentax H90 Landscape photography features
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
36
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Pentax H90
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Pentax H90
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISPentax Optio H90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Pentax Optio H90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-19 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 gr (0.68 pounds) 153 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 2 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $250 $150