Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax X90
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Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax X90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
- 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
- Announced May 2016
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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 SX620 HS vs Pentax X90 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Canon SX620 HS and Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and X90 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX620 HS was brought out 5 years after the X90 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX620 HS matches up against the X90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax X90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Pentax X90. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Pentax X90
SX620 HS | X90 | |||
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Introduced | May 2016 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 72 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Canon SX620 HS
X90 | SX620 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Pentax X90
SX620 HS | X90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and 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).
Check out the Canon SX620 HS and Pentax X90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX620 HS and the X90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and X90 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and X90.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to deliver extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax X90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Pentax X90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Pentax X90 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2016-05-10 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-625mm (25.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.5fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 9.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 file 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 182 grams (0.40 pounds) | 428 grams (0.94 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | 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 | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $279 | $350 |