Canon SX60 HS vs Pentax X90
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Canon SX60 HS vs Pentax X90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
- Introduced September 2014
- Succeeded the Canon SX50 HS
(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
- Introduced July 2010
Canon SX60 HS vs Pentax X90 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX60 HS and Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX60 HS was released 4 years later than the X90 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SX60 HS scores against the X90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX60 HS vs Pentax X90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Pentax X90. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Pentax X90
SX60 HS | X90 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | July 2010 | More recent by 52 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Canon SX60 HS
X90 | SX60 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Pentax X90
SX60 HS | X90 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX60 HS vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS offers exterior dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while 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).
Examine the Canon SX60 HS and Pentax X90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the X90.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and X90 is 61 and 69 respectively.
Canon SX60 HS vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and X90.
All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX60 HS to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer SX60 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.
Canon SX60 HS vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX60 HS vs Pentax X90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | Pentax X90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | Pentax X90 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-09-16 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | Prime |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-1365mm (65.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 922k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.4 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 9.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 650 gr (1.43 lb) | 428 gr (0.94 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 127 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-10L | D-L106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $549 | $350 |