Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax H90
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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Revealed May 2009
- Renewed by Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax H90 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX200 IS versus Pentax H90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX200 IS was manufactured 8 months before the H90 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX200 IS scores vs the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax H90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Pentax Optio H90. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Pentax H90
SX200 IS | H90 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Canon SX200 IS
H90 | SX200 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 8 months |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Pentax H90
SX200 IS | H90 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS comes with exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Canon SX200 IS versus Pentax H90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX200 IS vs the H90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and H90 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and H90.
As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photos however you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Pentax Optio H90 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-05-14 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 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 | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247 grams (0.54 pounds) | 153 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | NB-5L | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $329 | $150 |