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Pentax H90 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio H90 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Pentax H90 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced March 2021
  • Older Model is Sigma fp
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Pentax H90 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Pentax H90 vs Sigma fp L, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the H90 (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the H90 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

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The H90 was introduced 12 years prior to the fp L and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the H90 grades vs the fp L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Sigma fp L

 H90 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Pentax H90

 fp L H90 
IntroducedMarch 2021January 2010Fresher by 135 months
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax H90 and Sigma fp L

 H90 fp L 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Pentax H90 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax H90 provides outer dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the H90 and the fp L.

Pentax H90 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H90 and fp L is 93 and 83 respectively.

Pentax H90 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Pentax H90 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the H90 and fp L.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The H90 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sigma fp L will produce more detail using its extra 49 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older H90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax H90 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Pentax H90 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax H90 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax H90 Portrait photography advice
Sigma fp L Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
89
you can focus manually
high MP (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax H90 Street photography highlights
Sigma fp L Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
78
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax H90 Sports photography information
Sigma fp L Sports photography information
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
high MP (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax H90 Travel photography advice
Sigma fp L Travel photography advice
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
73
environment sealing
boasts focus by touch
high MP (61 megapixels)
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Landscape photography camera
36
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
high MP (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax H90 Vlogging factors
Sigma fp L Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
38
touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Pentax H90 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Sigma fp L
 Pentax Optio H90Sigma fp L
General Information
Company Pentax Sigma
Model Pentax Optio H90 Sigma fp L
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2010-01-25 2021-03-25
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 9520 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 40
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153 grams (0.34 lb) 427 grams (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 240 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $150 $2,499