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Pentax K20D vs Sony T90

Portability
59
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Pentax K20D front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Pentax K20D vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced June 2008
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K10D
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Pentax K20D vs Sony T90 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Pentax K20D versus Sony T90, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the K20D (15MP) and T90 (12MP) and the K20D (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The K20D was launched 7 months before the T90 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the K20D matches up vs the T90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Sony T90

 K20D T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Pentax K20D

 T90 K20D 
RevealedFebruary 2009June 2008Newer by 7 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax K20D and Sony T90

 K20D T90 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Pentax K20D vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K20D features external measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the K20D and the T90.

Pentax K20D vs Sony T90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K20D and T90 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Pentax K20D vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K20D vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K20D and T90.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K20D because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax K20D will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged K20D is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax K20D vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Pentax K20D vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K20D vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K20D Portrait photography information
Sony T90 Portrait photography information
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax K20D Street photography advice
Sony T90 Street photography advice
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K20D Sports photography information
Sony T90 Sports photography information
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K20D as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proofing
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have selfie friendly display
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (148g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K20D Landscape photography information
Sony T90 Landscape photography information
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.7")
37
focusing manually
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K20D Vlogging details
Sony T90 Vlogging details
9
no video recording
27
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others (148g)
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Pentax K20D vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K20D and Sony T90
 Pentax K20DSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax K20D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2008-06-25 2009-02-17
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4672 x 3104 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 gr (1.76 lbs) 148 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 639 not tested
Other
Battery ID D-LI50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $700 $259