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Canon SX70 HS vs Pentax X90

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Canon SX70 HS vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Released September 2018
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
  • Launched July 2010
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Canon SX70 HS vs Pentax X90 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Canon SX70 HS and Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and X90 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was announced 8 years after the X90 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX70 HS scores vs the X90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Pentax X90

 SX70 HS X90 
LaunchedSeptember 2018July 2010More modern by 100 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Canon SX70 HS

 X90 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Pentax X90

 SX70 HS X90 
Focus manually More precise focus
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX70 HS vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has sizing of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the X90.

Canon SX70 HS vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and X90 is 63 and 69 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and X90.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to produce more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX70 HS vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Portrait photography camera
55
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography info
Pentax X90 Street photography info
58
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (608 grams)
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography advice
Pentax X90 Sports photography advice
57
excellent zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Travel photography camera
64
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (21mm)
great zoom (1365mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (608g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
51
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography features
Pentax X90 Landscape photography features
58
manual focus
fairly wide (21mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
35
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging features
Pentax X90 Vlogging features
64
fairly wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competitors in class (608g)
23
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Canon SX70 HS vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Pentax X90
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSPentax X90
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Pentax X90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-09-20 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 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 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 21-1365mm (65.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 608 gr (1.34 lb) 428 gr (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 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 325 photographs -
Battery format Built-in -
Battery model - D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $550 $350