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Pentax K100D vs Sony H90

Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Pentax K100D front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Pentax K100D vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Pentax K100D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Introduced December 2006
  • Refreshed by Pentax K100D S
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Pentax K100D vs Sony H90 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Pentax K100D versus Sony H90, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K100D (6MP) and H90 (16MP) and the K100D (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The K100D was launched 6 years prior to the H90 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the K100D grades vs the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Sony H90

 K100D H90 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Pentax K100D

 H90 K100D 
LaunchedFebruary 2012December 2006Newer by 63 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k210kSharper display (+251k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K100D and Sony H90

 K100D H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Pentax K100D vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K100D enjoys outer measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the K100D vs the H90.

Pentax K100D vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the K100D and H90 is 64 and 91 respectively.

Pentax K100D vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K100D vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K100D and H90.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K100D featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony H90 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged K100D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax K100D vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Pentax K100D vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K100D vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K100D Portrait photography information
Sony H90 Portrait photography information
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax K100D Street photography features
Sony H90 Street photography features
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
more heavy than competition in class (660g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K100D
Sports photography with Sony H90
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (6 megapixels)
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K100D as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
42
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others in class (222g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K100D Landscape photography info
Sony H90 Landscape photography info
51
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K100D as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Pentax K100D vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K100D and Sony H90
 Pentax K100DSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax K100D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2006-12-03 2012-02-28
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2008 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 210 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 290 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $0 $230