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Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax W90

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax W90 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
  • Replacement is Canon SX150 IS
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax W90 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX130 IS and Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was unveiled 6 months later than the W90 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX130 IS grades vs the W90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Pentax W90

 SX130 IS W90 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Canon SX130 IS

 W90 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Pentax W90

 SX130 IS W90 
LaunchedAugust 2010February 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX130 IS versus the W90.

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and W90 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and W90.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of images although you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (308g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with Pentax W90
61
lighter than others (308 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
environment proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
low resolution (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography information
Pentax W90 Landscape photography information
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
37
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
environment proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Pentax W90
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (308 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Pentax W90
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISPentax Optio W90
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Pentax Optio W90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2010-08-19 2010-02-24
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.68 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 2 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $250 $120