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Canon SX270 HS vs Pentax E90

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Canon SX270 HS vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX260 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX280 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 SX270 HS vs Pentax E90 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SX270 HS and Pentax E90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was unveiled 3 years after the E90 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX270 HS scores against the E90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Pentax E90

 SX270 HS E90 
RevealedMarch 2013January 2010More modern by 39 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Canon SX270 HS

 E90 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Pentax E90

 SX270 HS E90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX270 HS vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS features outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX270 HS and Pentax E90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX270 HS against the E90.

Canon SX270 HS vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and E90 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and E90.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX270 HS to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent SX270 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX270 HS vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography details
Pentax E90 Portrait photography details
34
you can focus manually
includes face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Street photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography factors
Pentax E90 Sports photography factors
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography info
Pentax E90 Travel photography info
61
lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography factors
Pentax E90 Landscape photography factors
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E90 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SX270 HS vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Pentax E90
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSPentax Optio E90
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Pentax Optio E90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-03-21 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 3
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233g (0.51 lbs) 145g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 life 210 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $284 $100