Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax E90

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX400 IS and Pentax E90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was brought out 4 years after the E90 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX400 IS matches up against the E90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS has outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX400 IS against the E90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and E90 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and E90.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX400 IS to resolve extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent SX400 IS will have an edge in sensor technology.