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Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax X90

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Introduced February 2015
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
  • Announced July 2010
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Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax X90 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Canon SX410 IS and Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and X90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was manufactured 4 years after the X90 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX410 IS grades vs the X90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Pentax X90

 SX410 IS X90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015July 2010More modern by 56 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Canon SX410 IS

 X90 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Pentax X90

 SX410 IS X90 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX410 IS vs the X90.

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and X90 is 80 and 69 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and X90.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX410 IS to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger SX410 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography advice
Pentax X90 Street photography advice
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Sports photography camera
41
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
max fps very slow (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (185 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX410 IS
Travel photography with Pentax X90
61
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (185 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography information
Pentax X90 Landscape photography information
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (185 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X90 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
23
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Pentax X90
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISPentax X90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Pentax X90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-06 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 325 gr (0.72 lbs) 428 gr (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 185 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $199 $350