Pentax K-3 vs Sony HX90V
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Pentax K-3 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Launched April 2014
- Successor is Pentax K-3 II
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched April 2015

Pentax K-3 vs Sony HX90V Overview
Below is a complete overview of the Pentax K-3 versus Sony HX90V, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-3 (24MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the K-3 (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

The K-3 was released 12 months earlier than the HX90V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the K-3 scores against the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax K-3 vs Sony HX90V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-3 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Sony HX90V
K-3 | HX90V | |||
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Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+116k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Pentax K-3
HX90V | K-3 | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | ![]() | April 2014 | More recent by 12 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Pentax K-3 and Sony HX90V
K-3 | HX90V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Pentax K-3 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-3 comes with outside measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax K-3 versus Sony HX90V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-3 against the HX90V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-3 and HX90V is 59 and 91 respectively.

Pentax K-3 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-3 and HX90V.
Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-3 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-3 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older K-3 will be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax K-3 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax K-3 vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Pentax K-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax K-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-04-10 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Prime III | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6016 x 4000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 27 | - |
Cross focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,037k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 800 grams (1.76 lbs) | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 80 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1216 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 560 images | 360 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI90 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Pricing at release | $639 | $440 |