Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX220 HS and Pentax Optio M90

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX220 HS and Pentax Optio M90 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax Optio M90 ×
Canon PowerShot SX220 HS ×
General
ModelPentax Optio M90Canon PowerShot SX220 HS
BrandPentaxCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberM90SX220 HS
Camera formatCompactMid-Sized
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)99106
Width (mm)2333
Height (mm)5959
Weight (g)133215
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)12.112.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2576 x 1932(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 1944(7.8 mp other)
  • 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.63.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
1↑Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)MOV (Image: H.264; Audio: PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensPentax lens; 7 elements in 6 groups, 3 aspherical elementsCanon Zoom Lens; 12 elements in 10 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 140.0028.00 - 392.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.005.00 - 70.00
Zoom ratio (x)514
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.290.12 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)15
Macro focus range (cm)0 - 25 - 50
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5.0
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type3-point TTL contrast detection w/ trackingContrast Detect with Face Detection; Face Detection, 1-point AF (fixed to center)
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000461,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • fluorescent
  • sunny
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • day light
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 21/3200 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-segmentEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesAuto-Panorama, Sport, Landscape, Night Landscape, Self-Portrait, Night Portrait, Museum, Snow, Sunset, Fireworks, Beach, PartyMovie Digest, Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, SCN (Smart Shutter, High-speed Burst, Best Image Selection, Handheld Night Scene
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • red-eye reduction
  • soft flash
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • manual (3 levels)
  • red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.3 - 3.0m; Tele: 1.0 - 1.8m @ ISO 400Auto ISO: 2.5 - 11.5 ft. (W), 3.3 - 6.6 ft (T), 75cm - 3.5m (W), (1.0 - 2.0m, (T))
Max flash sync (s)-1/2000
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)32-
Included memory typebuilt-in memory-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • mini hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.63.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200210
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI108Proprietary NB-5L
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI108 lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • arcsoft media impression 2.0 for pentax
  • canon software suite (zoombrowser ex / imagebrowser
  • photostitch)
Os compatibility-
  • windows 7/vista sp1-2/xp sp3; mac os x v10.5-10.6
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Optical Image Stabilization, Canon HS system, Full 1080p HD movies, PASM exposure modes, HDMI output, Movie Digest.



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