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Pentax K-7 vs Sony H90

Portability
60
Imaging
55
Features
69
Overall
60
Pentax K-7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Pentax K-7 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Introduced October 2009
  • Newer Model is Pentax K-5
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
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Pentax K-7 vs Sony H90 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Pentax K-7 vs Sony H90, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-7 (15MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very well matched but the K-7 (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-7 was announced 3 years before the H90 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the K-7 matches up against the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Sony H90

 K-7 H90 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Pentax K-7

 H90 K-7 
ReleasedFebruary 2012October 2009Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Pentax K-7 and Sony H90

 K-7 H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Pentax K-7 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-7 has physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the K-7 versus the H90.

Pentax K-7 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-7 and H90 is 60 and 91 respectively.

Pentax K-7 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-7 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-7 and H90.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-7 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony H90 will resolve more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged K-7 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax K-7 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-7 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-7 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-7
Portrait photography with Sony H90
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
36
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-7 as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-7 Sports photography advice
Sony H90 Sports photography advice
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-7 Travel photography information
Sony H90 Travel photography information
65
environment proof
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-7 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H90 Landscape photography highlights
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
44
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-7 Vlogging advice
Sony H90 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Pentax K-7 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-7 and Sony H90
 Pentax K-7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax K-7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-10-02 2012-02-28
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime II BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4672 x 3104 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 2000 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD with AR coating ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 750g (1.65 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 980 images 290 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI90 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $599 $230