Canon SX230 HS vs Pentax E90

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon SX230 HS versus Pentax E90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was unveiled 18 months later than the E90 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX230 HS grades versus the E90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Pentax Optio E90. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS comes with physical measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX230 HS versus the E90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and E90 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and E90.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX230 HS to render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX230 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.