Pentax K20D vs Sony T90
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Pentax K20D vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Pentax K20D vs Sony T90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K20D & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K20D Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Sony T90
K20D | T90 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Pentax K20D
T90 | K20D | |||
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Revealed | February 2009 | June 2008 | Newer by 7 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax K20D and Sony T90
K20D | T90 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
See the Pentax K20D versus Sony T90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K20D and T90 is 59 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K20D vs Sony T90 Specifications
Pentax K20D | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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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 |