Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax E90
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Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Introduced August 2013
- Older Model is Canon SX500 IS
- Refreshed by Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Revealed January 2010

Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax E90 Overview
Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX510 HS versus Pentax E90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX510 HS was launched 3 years later than the E90 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX510 HS grades versus the E90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax E90 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Pentax Optio E90. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Pentax E90
SX510 HS | E90 | |||
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Revealed | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 44 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Canon SX510 HS
E90 | SX510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Pentax E90
SX510 HS | E90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS features outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check the Canon SX510 HS versus Pentax E90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX510 HS vs the E90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and E90 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and E90.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX510 HS to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern SX510 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Pentax Optio E90 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-08-22 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 1 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 6cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 349 gr (0.77 lb) | 145 gr (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
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 | 250 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $249 | $100 |