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Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax W90

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Replacement is Canon SX710 HS
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax W90 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax W90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was brought out 4 years after the W90 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX700 HS scores versus the W90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Pentax W90

 SX700 HS W90 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2010More modern by 49 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Canon SX700 HS

 W90 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Pentax W90

 SX700 HS W90 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX700 HS against the W90.

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and W90 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and W90.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX700 HS to show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer SX700 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography highlights
Pentax W90 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography factors
Pentax W90 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
has no phase detect AF
24
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition (269 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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environment proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography advice
Pentax W90 Landscape photography advice
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging advice
Pentax W90 Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (269g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Pentax W90
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSPentax Optio W90
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Pentax Optio W90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2014-02-12 2010-02-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 269 grams (0.59 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $349 $120