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Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax E90

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX200 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX230 HS
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax E90 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX210 IS and Pentax E90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was launched 5 months after the E90 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX210 IS matches up vs the E90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Pentax E90

 SX210 IS E90 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Canon SX210 IS

 E90 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Pentax E90

 SX210 IS E90 
RevealedJune 2010January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS has exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX210 IS and Pentax E90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX210 IS vs the E90.

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and E90 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and E90.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX210 IS to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography information
Pentax E90 Portrait photography information
37
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography factors
Pentax E90 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography highlights
Pentax E90 Sports photography highlights
43
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
Travel photography with Pentax E90
68
lighter than others in class (220g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax E90
48
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
22
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging factors
Pentax E90 Vlogging factors
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Pentax E90
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISPentax Optio E90
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Pentax Optio E90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 grams (0.49 lb) 145 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" 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 NB-5L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $226 $100