Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax W90

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX510 HS versus Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was released 3 years later than the W90 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX510 HS grades vs the W90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Pentax Optio W90. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX510 HS versus Pentax W90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX510 HS vs the W90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and W90 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and W90.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer SX510 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.