Pentax E90 vs Sony H20
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Pentax E90 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Released May 2009
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Following is a extended comparison of the Pentax E90 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the E90 (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the E90 grades against the H20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Sony H20
| E90 | H20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | May 2009 | More modern by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Pentax E90
| H20 | E90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax E90 and Sony H20
| E90 | H20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Pentax E90 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Pentax E90 comes with outer 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) whilst the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the E90 compared to the H20.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E90 and H20 is 94 and 87 respectively.
Pentax E90 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E90 and H20.
All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger E90 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Pentax E90 vs Sony H20 Specifications
| Pentax Optio E90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Optio E90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-01-25 | 2009-05-14 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Prime | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 3 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 32-95mm (3.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-4.4 |
| Macro focus range | 6cm | 2cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 145g (0.32 pounds) | 250g (0.55 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $100 | $249 |
