Pentax H90 vs Sony HX30V
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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![Pentax Optio H90 front Pentax Optio H90 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-H90/Pentax-H90-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX30V/Sony-HX30V-front.jpg)
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
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Pentax H90 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Earlier Model is Sony HX20V
- Successor is Sony HX50V
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Pentax H90 vs Sony HX30V Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Pentax H90 vs Sony HX30V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the H90 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The H90 was announced 3 years prior to the HX30V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the H90 scores versus the HX30V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Pentax H90 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio H90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax H90 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Sony HX30V
H90 | HX30V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Pentax H90
HX30V | H90 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 25 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax H90 and Sony HX30V
H90 | HX30V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Pentax H90 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax H90 has physical measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check out the Pentax H90 vs Sony HX30V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the H90 against the HX30V.
![Pentax H90 vs Sony HX30V size comparison Pentax H90 vs Sony HX30V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-H90-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX30V-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H90 and HX30V is 93 and 90 respectively.
![Pentax H90 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison Pentax H90 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-H90-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX30V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax H90 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the H90 and HX30V.
As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX30V to render more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older H90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
![Pentax H90 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison Pentax H90 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-Optio-H90-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX30V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax H90 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax H90 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax H90 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-H90-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX30V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax H90 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Pentax Optio H90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax Optio H90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-01-25 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Prime | BIONZ |
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 | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 lbs) | 254 gr (0.56 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
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 | - | 320 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI68 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $150 | $420 |