Pentax K-x vs Sony H90
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![Pentax K-x front Pentax K-x front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-K-x/Pentax-K-x-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H90/Sony-H90-front.jpg)
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39 Features
35 Overall
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Pentax K-x vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Announced December 2009
(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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Pentax K-x vs Sony H90 Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Pentax K-x versus Sony H90, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the K-x (12MP) and H90 (16MP) and the K-x (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.
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The K-x was unveiled 3 years earlier than the H90 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the K-x grades versus the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Pentax K-x vs Sony H90 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-x Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Sony H90
K-x | H90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Pentax K-x
H90 | K-x | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | December 2009 | Newer by 26 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax K-x and Sony H90
K-x | H90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-x vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-x offers exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
See the Pentax K-x versus Sony H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the K-x and the H90.
![Pentax K-x vs Sony H90 size comparison Pentax K-x vs Sony H90 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-x-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H90-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the K-x and H90 is 69 and 91 respectively.
![Pentax K-x vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison Pentax K-x vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-x-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H90-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax K-x vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K-x and H90.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-x having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony H90 will render greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged K-x will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
![Pentax K-x vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison Pentax K-x vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-K-x-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H90-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax K-x vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax K-x vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax K-x vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-x-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H90-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax K-x vs Sony H90 Specifications
Pentax K-x | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax K-x | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-12-23 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Prime | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 16.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 580g (1.28 lbs) | 222g (0.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 811 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1900 photos | 290 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $600 | $230 |