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Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax W90

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Announced July 2014
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released February 2010
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Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax W90 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX400 IS versus Pentax W90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX400 IS was manufactured 4 years after the W90 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX400 IS grades against the W90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Pentax W90

 SX400 IS W90 
ReleasedJuly 2014February 2010More modern by 54 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Canon SX400 IS

 W90 SX400 IS 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Pentax W90

 SX400 IS W90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX400 IS versus Pentax W90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX400 IS against the W90.

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and W90 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and W90.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX400 IS to give extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX400 IS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography information
Pentax W90 Portrait photography information
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography advice
Pentax W90 Street photography advice
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
weather proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography info
Pentax W90 Sports photography info
42
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (190 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
weather proof
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography highlights
Pentax W90 Travel photography highlights
60
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (190 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
weather proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX400 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax W90
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery life (190 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
37
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
weather proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging highlights
Pentax W90 Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Pentax W90
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISPentax Optio W90
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Pentax Optio W90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2014-07-29 2010-02-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 gr (0.69 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $229 $120