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Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax H90

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX230 HS
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax H90 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax H90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX210 IS was manufactured 5 months later than the H90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX210 IS grades versus the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Pentax H90

 SX210 IS H90 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Canon SX210 IS

 H90 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Pentax H90

 SX210 IS H90 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS provides exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX210 IS against the H90.

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and H90 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and H90.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX210 IS to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography highlights
Pentax H90 Portrait photography highlights
37
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography factors
Pentax H90 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (220 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography info
Pentax H90 Sports photography info
43
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography features
Pentax H90 Travel photography features
68
lighter than others (220 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography details
Pentax H90 Landscape photography details
48
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging factors
Pentax H90 Vlogging factors
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (220g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Pentax H90
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISPentax Optio H90
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Pentax Optio H90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2010-01-25
Physical type 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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
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 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 grams (0.49 lb) 153 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical 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 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 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $226 $150