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Canon SX30 IS vs Pentax X90

Portability
64 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69 Imaging
35 Features
34 Overall
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Canon SX30 IS vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX40 HS
Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Canon SX30 IS vs Pentax X90 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX30 IS vs Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the X90 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was introduced 3 months after the X90 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX30 IS scores against the X90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Pentax X90

		

		

			
 SX30 IS X90 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Canon SX30 IS

		

		

			
 X90 SX30 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Pentax X90

		

		

			
 SX30 IS X90 
IntroducedSeptember 2010July 2010Same age
Manually focus  More precise focus
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen  Neither features Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has specifications of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX30 IS vs Pentax X90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX30 IS versus the X90.
Canon SX30 IS vs Pentax X90 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and X90 is 64 and 69 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and X90.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX30 IS to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.
	
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Canon SX30 IS vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX30 IS vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX30 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax X90 as a Portrait photography camera
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 manual focus
 decent MP (14MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
29
 manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Street photography info
Pentax X90 Street photography info
49
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 more heavy than competition (601 grams)
45
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX30 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax X90 as a Sports photography camera
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 great zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
42
 excellent zoom range (26-676mm  26.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking focus
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX30 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax X90 as a Travel photography camera
58
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great reach (840mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition (601 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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 built-in flash
 relatively wide (26mm)
 great reach (676mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX30 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax X90
41
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 lack of Timelapse function
35
 manual focus
 relatively wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Vlogging features
Pentax X90 Vlogging features
50
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone port
 more heavy than competition (601 grams)
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 relatively wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone support
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Canon SX30 IS vs Pentax X90 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Pentax X90
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISPentax X90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Pentax X90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-14 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Prime
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.80 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB 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, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 601 grams (1.32 lb) 428 grams (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
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-7L D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $400 $350