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Pentax H90 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio H90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Pentax H90 vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX100V
  • Later Model is Sony HX300
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Pentax H90 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Pentax H90 vs Sony HX200V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the H90 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H90 was announced 3 years prior to the HX200V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the H90 grades vs the HX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Sony HX200V

 H90 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Pentax H90

 HX200V H90 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2010More recent by 27 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Pentax H90 and Sony HX200V

 H90 HX200V 
Manual focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Pentax H90 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Pentax H90 enjoys external measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check out the Pentax H90 vs Sony HX200V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the H90 against the HX200V.

Pentax H90 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and HX200V is 93 and 66 respectively.

Pentax H90 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Pentax H90 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the H90 and HX200V.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX200V to produce more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older H90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax H90 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Pentax H90 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax H90 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax H90 Portrait photography info
Sony HX200V Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18MP)
offers face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax H90 Street photography factors
Sony HX200V Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax H90
Sports photography with Sony HX200V
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
56
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (450 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax H90 Travel photography factors
Sony HX200V Travel photography factors
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
good battery life (450 shots)
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (583 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax H90 Landscape photography details
Sony HX200V Landscape photography details
36
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
good battery life (450 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax H90 Vlogging details
Sony HX200V Vlogging details
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
27
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (583g)
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Pentax H90 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Sony HX200V
 Pentax Optio H90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio H90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-25 2012-05-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153 gr (0.34 lb) 583 gr (1.29 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 450 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $150 $480