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Pentax E90 vs Sony HX350

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Pentax E90 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Pentax E90
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Announced December 2016
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Pentax E90 vs Sony HX350 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Pentax E90 vs Sony HX350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and HX350 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The E90 was manufactured 8 years before the HX350 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the E90 matches up versus the HX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Sony HX350

 E90 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Pentax E90

 HX350 E90 
AnnouncedDecember 2016January 2010Newer by 84 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Pentax E90 and Sony HX350

 E90 HX350 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Pentax E90 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax E90 has 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) whilst the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Check the Pentax E90 vs Sony HX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E90 vs the HX350.

Pentax E90 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E90 and HX350 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Pentax E90 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E90 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E90 and HX350.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX350 to render more detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged E90 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Pentax E90 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Pentax E90 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E90 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax E90 Street photography info
Sony HX350 Street photography info
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E90 Sports photography info
Sony HX350 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E90 Travel photography information
Sony HX350 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (652g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax E90
Vlogging with Sony HX350
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
27
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (652g)
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Pentax E90 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E90 and Sony HX350
 Pentax Optio E90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio E90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-25 2016-12-20
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Prime BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-95mm (3.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance 6cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 lb) 652g (1.44 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 life - 300 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $100 -