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Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax H90

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced May 2016
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax H90 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax H90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and H90 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was announced 6 years after the H90 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX620 HS scores versus the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Pentax H90

 SX620 HS H90 
AnnouncedMay 2016January 2010More modern by 77 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Canon SX620 HS

 H90 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Pentax H90

 SX620 HS H90 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX620 HS and the H90.

Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and H90 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and H90.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to show extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography info
Pentax H90 Portrait photography info
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX620 HS
Street photography with Pentax H90
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX620 HS
Sports photography with Pentax H90
48
excellent zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
Travel photography with Pentax H90
71
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (625mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography information
Pentax H90 Landscape photography information
50
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX620 HS
Vlogging with Pentax H90
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Pentax H90
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSPentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Pentax Optio H90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-05-10 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 182 grams (0.40 lb) 153 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 295 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $279 $150