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Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax X90

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(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
Pentax X90
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Pentax X90

 SX620 HS X90 
IntroducedMay 2016July 2010More modern by 72 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Canon SX620 HS

 X90 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Pentax X90

 SX620 HS X90 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax X90 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography info
Pentax X90 Portrait photography info
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX620 HS
Street photography with Pentax X90
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (182g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Sports photography camera
48
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography features
Pentax X90 Travel photography features
71
lighter than competitors (182 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (625mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
51
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography information
Pentax X90 Landscape photography information
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
35
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging info
Pentax X90 Vlogging info
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (182 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
23
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Pentax X90
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSPentax X90
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