Pentax Efina vs Sony H90
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Pentax Efina vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
- Introduced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Revealed February 2012
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Let's look more closely at the Pentax Efina and Sony H90, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Efina was unveiled 16 months later than the H90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Efina scores against the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Efina and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are provided at Pentax Efina Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Sony H90
| Efina | H90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2013 |  | February 2012 | Fresher by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Pentax Efina
| H90 | Efina | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax Efina and Sony H90
| Efina | H90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Pentax Efina vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Efina comes with outside measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) while the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Compare the Pentax Efina and Sony H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Efina compared to the H90.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and H90 is 97 and 91 respectively.
Pentax Efina vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Efina and H90.
All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony H90 to provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger Efina should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Pentax Efina vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax Efina vs Sony H90 Specifications
| Pentax Efina | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Efina | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2013-06-03 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 20cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | QVGA TFT LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.10 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 91 gr (0.20 pounds) | 222 gr (0.49 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| 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 life | 200 images | 290 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI109 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $10 | $230 |
