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Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax X90

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax X90 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
  • Newer Model is Canon SX150 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 SX130 IS vs Pentax X90 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SX130 IS versus Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the X90 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was announced 2 months after the X90 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX130 IS matches up against the X90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Pentax X90

 SX130 IS X90 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Canon SX130 IS

 X90 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Pentax X90

 SX130 IS X90 
RevealedAugust 2010July 2010Same age
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has proportions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS against the X90.

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and X90 is 85 and 69 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and X90.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files but you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography features
Pentax X90 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography info
Pentax X90 Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (308g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography features
Pentax X90 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography factors
Pentax X90 Travel photography factors
61
lighter than average (308 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX130 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax X90
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
35
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging information
Pentax X90 Vlogging information
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (308g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Pentax X90
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISPentax X90
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Pentax X90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-08-19 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 grams (0.68 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $250 $350