Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax W90
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Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Previous Model is Canon SX700 HS
- Successor is Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Introduced February 2010

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax W90 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX710 HS and Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and W90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX710 HS was brought out 4 years later than the W90 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX710 HS scores vs the W90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax W90 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Pentax Optio W90. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Pentax W90
SX710 HS | W90 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 60 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Canon SX710 HS
W90 | SX710 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Pentax W90
SX710 HS | W90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS offers external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check the Canon SX710 HS and Pentax W90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX710 HS vs the W90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and W90 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and W90.
Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to render extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger SX710 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Pentax Optio W90 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2010-02-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 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 images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | 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 (60p, 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 lbs) | 164 grams (0.36 lbs) |
Physical 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 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 | 230 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | D-LI68 |
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 card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $349 | $120 |