Pentax E90 vs Sony H55
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Pentax E90 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010
Pentax E90 vs Sony H55 Overview
Following is a extensive overview of the Pentax E90 vs Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and H55 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E90 was revealed 4 months before the H55 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E90 matches up vs the H55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax E90 vs Sony H55 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio E90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are provided at Pentax E90 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Sony H55
E90 | H55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Pentax E90
H55 | E90 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax E90 and Sony H55
E90 | H55 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | June 2010 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Pentax E90 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax E90 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax E90 vs Sony H55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the E90 vs the H55.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E90 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Pentax E90 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E90 and H55.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H55 to show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.
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Pentax E90 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Pentax Optio E90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax Optio E90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-25 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Prime | Bionz |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-95mm (3.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 6cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145g (0.32 lb) | 200g (0.44 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | 2 x AA | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $100 | $235 |