Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax H90
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Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax H90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Pentax Optio H90. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Pentax H90
SX210 IS | H90 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Canon SX210 IS
H90 | SX210 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Pentax H90
SX210 IS | H90 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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.

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Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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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 |