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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax H90

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Renewed by Canon SX210 IS
Pentax H90
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Pentax H90

 SX200 IS H90 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Canon SX200 IS

 H90 SX200 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2010May 2009More modern by 8 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Pentax H90

 SX200 IS H90 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax H90 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography features
Pentax H90 Portrait photography features
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography info
Pentax H90 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography features
Pentax H90 Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography information
Pentax H90 Travel photography information
63
lighter than competition (247g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging info
Pentax H90 Vlogging info
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Pentax H90
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISPentax Optio H90
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