Pentax E90 vs Sony A7 II
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Pentax E90 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Introduced November 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony A7
- Successor is Sony A7 III
Pentax E90 vs Sony A7 II Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax E90 versus Sony A7 II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the E90 (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E90 was brought out 5 years prior to the A7 II and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the E90 scores vs the A7 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax E90 vs Sony A7 II Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio E90 & Sony Alpha A7 II. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax E90 Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Sony A7 II
E90 | A7 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Pentax E90
A7 II | E90 | |||
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Introduced | November 2014 | January 2010 | More recent by 58 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax E90 and Sony A7 II
E90 | A7 II | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Pentax E90 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax E90 enjoys external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax E90 versus Sony A7 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E90 vs the A7 II.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E90 and A7 II is 94 and 69 respectively.
Pentax E90 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E90 and A7 II.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E90 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7 II will show more detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older E90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Pentax E90 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax E90 vs Sony A7 II Specifications
Pentax Optio E90 | Sony Alpha A7 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax Optio E90 | Sony Alpha A7 II |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2010-01-25 | 2014-11-20 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Prime | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | 117 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 32-95mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 6cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145 grams (0.32 lbs) | 599 grams (1.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 90 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2449 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $100 | $1,456 |