Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax X90
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Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax X90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax X90 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Pentax X90. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Pentax X90
SX410 IS | X90 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 56 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Canon SX410 IS
X90 | SX410 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Pentax X90
SX410 IS | X90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Compare the Canon SX410 IS and Pentax X90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax X90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Pentax X90 | |
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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 |