Pentax H90 vs Sony H70
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Pentax H90 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched January 2011
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Here is a detailed assessment of the Pentax H90 and Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the H90 (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe H90 was unveiled 11 months before the H70 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the H90 scores versus the H70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Sony H70
| H90 | H70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Pentax H90
| H70 | H90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 11 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax H90 and Sony H70
| H90 | H70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Pentax H90 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax H90 offers physical dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the H90 vs the H70.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and H70 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Pentax H90 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the H90 and H70.
All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H70 to show extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older H90 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Pentax H90 vs Sony H70 Specifications
| Pentax Optio H90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Optio H90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-25 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Prime | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 153 gr (0.34 lbs) | 194 gr (0.43 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 | D-LI68 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $150 | $199 |