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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X90

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Released June 2009
Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Released July 2010
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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-H10 versus Pentax X90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the X90 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was manufactured 13 months before the X90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-H10 grades against the X90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Pentax X90

 EX-H10 X90 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Casio EX-H10

 X90 EX-H10 
ReleasedJuly 2010June 2009More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Pentax X90

 EX-H10 X90 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H10 has got external dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has specifications of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-H10 versus Pentax X90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-H10 versus the X90.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H10 and X90 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H10 and X90.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older EX-H10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography advice
Pentax X90 Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Street photography details
Pentax X90 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Sports photography advice
Pentax X90 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
42
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Travel photography details
Pentax X90 Travel photography details
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H10
Landscape photography with Pentax X90
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
35
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Vlogging info
Pentax X90 Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
23
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Pentax X90
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Pentax X90
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H10 Pentax X90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-06-11 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 428 gr (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-90 D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $350