Pentax X90 vs Canon SX220 HS

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      Specifications

      General Pentax X90 Canon SX220 HS
      BrandPentaxCanon
      ModelX90SX220 HS
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax X90 Canon SX220 HS
      Sensor TypeCCDBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.08 x 4.56 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 6,400100 - 3,200
      Photo Pentax X90 Canon SX220 HS
      ProcessorPrimeDIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30004000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2256, 3072 x 2304, 2992, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 7684000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Pentax X90 Canon SX220 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points99
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Pentax X90 Canon SX220 HS
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range26 - 676 mm28 - 392 mm
      Optical Zoom26x14x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.0f/3.1 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance40 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax X90 Canon SX220 HS
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyPureColor II TG TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.70"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Pentax X90 Canon SX220 HS
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Shutter Pentax X90 Canon SX220 HS
      Min Shutter Speed4 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/3200 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.2 fps
      Flash Pentax X90 Canon SX220 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto/Red-Eye Reduction
      Flash On
      Off
      Red-Eye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range9.10 m3.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Pentax X90 Canon SX220 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Pentax X90 Canon SX220 HS
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGH.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Pentax X90 Canon SX220 HS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Pentax X90 Canon SX220 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Pentax X90 Canon SX220 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Pentax X90 Canon SX220 HS
      Dimensions111 x 85 x 110 mm (4.37 x 3.35 x 4.33")106 x 59 x 33 mm (4.17 x 2.32 x 1.3")
      Weight (inc. batteries)428 g (0.94 lb / 15.10 oz)
      Power and Storage Pentax X90 Canon SX220 HS
      Battery PackD-L106NB-5L
      Battery Life210 shots
      Internal Storage31.6 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus
      Other Pentax X90 Canon SX220 HS
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor


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