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Pentax E90 vs Sony S2000

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Pentax E90 vs Sony S2000 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 S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Pentax E90 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Pentax E90 versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the E90 (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The E90 was introduced about the same time to the S2000 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E90 matches up versus the S2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Sony S2000

 E90 S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Pentax E90

 S2000 E90 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax E90 and Sony S2000

 E90 S2000 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Pentax E90 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax E90 has got exterior 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) whilst the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the E90 compared to the S2000.

Pentax E90 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E90 and S2000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Pentax E90 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E90 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E90 and S2000.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images but you will want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Pentax E90 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Pentax E90 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E90 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax E90 Street photography information
Sony S2000 Street photography information
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E90 Sports photography highlights
Sony S2000 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E90 Travel photography factors
Sony S2000 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E90 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2000 Landscape photography highlights
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
27
screen size is good (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E90 Vlogging information
Sony S2000 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Pentax E90 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E90 and Sony S2000
 Pentax Optio E90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio E90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-25 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-95mm (3.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 6cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 145g (0.32 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $100 $225