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Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax W90

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2018
  • Succeeded the Canon SX730 HS
Pentax W90
(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
Photography Glossary

Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax W90 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and W90 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was brought out 8 years later than the W90 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the W90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Pentax W90

 SX740 HS W90 
IntroducedJuly 2018February 2010Fresher by 103 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Canon SX740 HS

 W90 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Pentax W90

 SX740 HS W90 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS features outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has sizing of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax W90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX740 HS vs the W90.

Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and W90 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and W90.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to provide extra detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography details
Pentax W90 Portrait photography details
48
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography highlights
Pentax W90 Street photography highlights
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography highlights
Pentax W90 Sports photography highlights
52
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (265 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography highlights
Pentax W90 Travel photography highlights
75
lighter than competition in class (299g)
supports bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
low battery (265 shots)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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weather sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX740 HS
Landscape photography with Pentax W90
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (265 CIPA)
37
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
weather sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W90 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic support
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Pentax W90
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSPentax Optio W90
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Pentax Optio W90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2018-07-31 2010-02-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 grams (0.66 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 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 265 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $400 $120