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Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax X90

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX600 HS
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
  • Revealed July 2010
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Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax X90 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX610 HS versus Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and X90 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was manufactured 4 years later than the X90 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX610 HS matches up vs the X90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Pentax X90

 SX610 HS X90 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2010Fresher by 55 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Canon SX610 HS

 X90 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Pentax X90

 SX610 HS X90 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS features outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has proportions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX610 HS versus the X90.

Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and X90 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and X90.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX610 HS to offer you more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer SX610 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography details
Pentax X90 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (191g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Sports photography camera
44
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
42
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX610 HS
Travel photography with Pentax X90
68
lighter than average in class (191g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery life (270 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
51
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (270 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
35
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX610 HS
Vlogging with Pentax X90
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (191 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
23
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Pentax X90
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSPentax X90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Pentax X90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191 gr (0.42 lb) 428 gr (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $214 $350