Canon SX720 HS vs Pentax X90
89 Imaging
47 Features
51 Overall
48
![Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS/Canon-SX720-HS-front.jpg)
![Pentax X90 front Pentax X90 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-X90/Pentax-X90-front.jpg)
69 Imaging
35 Features
34 Overall
34
Canon SX720 HS vs Pentax X90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
- Revealed February 2016
- Succeeded the Canon SX710 HS
- New Model is Canon SX730 HS
(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
- Announced July 2010
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/No-Surprise-Pentax-17-Pre-Orders-218x150.jpg)
Canon SX720 HS vs Pentax X90 Overview
Here is a in depth overview of the Canon SX720 HS and Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and X90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Approach-to-AI-Generated-Content-218x150.jpg)
The SX720 HS was introduced 5 years later than the X90 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX720 HS grades versus the X90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/photography-glossary-218x150.jpg)
Canon SX720 HS vs Pentax X90 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Pentax X90. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Pentax X90
SX720 HS | X90 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 69 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Canon SX720 HS
X90 | SX720 HS |
---|
Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Pentax X90
SX720 HS | X90 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon SX720 HS vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS has physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX720 HS and Pentax X90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX720 HS vs the X90.
![Canon SX720 HS vs Pentax X90 size comparison Canon SX720 HS vs Pentax X90 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS-vs-Pentax-X90-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and X90 is 89 and 69 respectively.
![Canon SX720 HS vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison Canon SX720 HS vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS-vs-Pentax-X90-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX720 HS vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and X90.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to provide you with more detail using its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
![Canon SX720 HS vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison Canon SX720 HS vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS-vs-Pentax-X90-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX720 HS vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX720 HS vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX720 HS vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS-vs-Pentax-X90-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ai-licence-218x150.jpg)
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/maxresdefault-218x150.jpg)
Street Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/iphone-optical-stabilization-218x150.jpg)
Sports Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/samsung-evo-microsd-cards-featur-218x150.jpg)
Travel Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tiktok-218x150.jpg)
Landscape Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LP3_cut_13f_0212-218x150.jpg)
Vlogging Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/snapchat-218x150.jpg)
Canon SX720 HS vs Pentax X90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Pentax X90 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Pentax X90 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2016-02-18 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | Prime |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.3MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.9 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 9.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 270g (0.60 lbs) | 428g (0.94 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 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 | 250 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-13L | D-L106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $379 | $350 |