Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax H90
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Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Revealed February 2015
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax H90 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Canon SX410 IS versus Pentax H90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and H90 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX410 IS was released 5 years after the H90 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX410 IS grades against the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax H90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Pentax Optio H90. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Pentax H90
SX410 IS | H90 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 62 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Canon SX410 IS
H90 | SX410 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Pentax H90
SX410 IS | H90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX410 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Canon SX410 IS versus Pentax H90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX410 IS vs the H90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and H90 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and H90.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX410 IS to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX410 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Pentax Optio H90 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.5fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325 grams (0.72 pounds) | 153 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | 185 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $199 | $150 |