Canon PowerShot Pro90 IS Point & Shoot Camera
The Canon PowerShot Pro90 IS is a 2.6MP 1/1.8 inch compact camera — known for its 2.6MP 1/1.8-Inch Sensor and Optical Image Stabilization. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Camera Overview — Canon PowerShot Pro90 IS
Key Features — Canon PowerShot Pro90 IS
2.6MP 1/1.8-Inch Sensor: A larger-than-typical compact sensor for its era, providing a foundation for reasonable image quality across the camera's ISO range.
Optical Image Stabilization: In-lens OIS compensates for camera shake during handheld shooting, particularly useful at longer focal lengths.
Fully Articulated LCD: The 1.8-inch TFT LCD swivels and tilts to enable shooting from high, low, or off-axis angles without awkward positioning.
Electronic Viewfinder: Provides an alternative to the rear LCD for framing shots, useful in bright outdoor conditions where screens are harder to read.
Canon EX Hot Shoe: Standard hot shoe with compatibility for Canon EX-series Speedlites, allowing significantly more powerful and flexible flash setups than the built-in unit alone.
Five-Mode Built-In Flash: Pop-up flash with five control modes handles a range of lighting scenarios without requiring an external unit.
Camera Specifications — Canon PowerShot Pro90 IS
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Wildlife, Travel, Sports |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/1.8 inch |
| Resolution | 2.6MP |
| ISO Range | 50 – 400 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| Max Photo Resolution | 1856x1392 |
| Max Frame Rate | Other |
| Image Stabilization | Optical (OIS) |
| Display | 1.8 inches Fully-articulated color TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder | Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) |
| Storage Media | CF (CompactFlash) |
Description — Canon PowerShot Pro90 IS
The Canon PowerShot Pro90 IS is a 2.6MP point-and-shoot camera built on a 1/1.8-inch sensor, paired with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) to help manage camera shake during handheld use. The camera's ISO 50–400 range covers a broad set of shooting conditions, and image output can be dialed in using adjustable contrast, sharpness, and color saturation profiles. A 1.8-inch fully articulated color TFT LCD gives shooters the freedom to compose from unconventional angles, while an Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) offers an eye-level framing alternative.
Flash versatility is well-covered, with a built-in pop-up flash offering five control modes and a hot shoe for Canon EX-series Speedlites. The camera supports burst mode shooting and records video at up to 15fps. Storage uses CompactFlash media, connectivity includes USB, and the camera is powered by a BP-511 Lithium-Ion battery.
At 680g and 126.5 x 83.9 x 139.1mm, the Pro90 IS has a solid, substantial build, though no weather sealing is present.
Pros — Canon PowerShot Pro90 IS
- ✓Optical image stabilization (OIS) helps reduce camera shake during handheld shooting
- ✓Fully articulated 1.8-inch TFT LCD enables flexible framing from multiple angles
- ✓Hot shoe supports Canon EX-series Speedlites for expanded flash capability
Cons — Canon PowerShot Pro90 IS
- ✗2.6MP sensor resolution is modest, limiting large print output and significant cropping
- ✗No weather sealing, making it unsuitable for use in wet or dusty conditions
- ✗Video maxes out at 15fps with no listed maximum resolution, limiting motion capture quality