Pentax H90 vs Sony HX7V
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Pentax H90 vs Sony HX7V 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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released July 2011
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In this article, we will be comparing the Pentax H90 and Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the H90 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe H90 was released 18 months prior to the HX7V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the H90 scores versus the HX7V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Sony HX7V
| H90 | HX7V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Pentax H90
| HX7V | H90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 18 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax H90 and Sony HX7V
| H90 | HX7V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Pentax H90 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax H90 has got external dimensions 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 HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the H90 and the HX7V.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H90 and HX7V is 93 and 92 respectively.
Pentax H90 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H90 and HX7V.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX7V to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged H90 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Pentax H90 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
| Pentax Optio H90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Optio H90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-25 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Prime | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 153 grams (0.34 lb) | 208 grams (0.46 lb) |
| 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 Overall 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 | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $150 | $499 |