Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax H90
93 Imaging
46 Features
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93 Imaging
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Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax H90 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Pentax Optio H90. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Pentax H90
SX620 HS | H90 | |||
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Announced | May 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 77 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Canon SX620 HS
H90 | SX620 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Pentax H90
SX620 HS | H90 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax H90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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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 |