Pentax H90 vs Sony S2100
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Pentax H90 vs Sony S2100 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Released January 2010
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Lets look more closely at the Pentax H90 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the H90 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe H90 was released at a similar time to the S2100 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the H90 scores versus the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Sony S2100
| H90 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Pentax H90
| S2100 | H90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax H90 and Sony S2100
| H90 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 | January 2010 | Same generation | |
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Pentax H90 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax H90 has got physical measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the H90 compared to the S2100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and S2100 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Pentax H90 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the H90 and S2100.
Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.
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Pentax H90 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
| Pentax Optio H90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Optio H90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-01-25 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Prime | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 153g (0.34 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| 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 model | D-LI68 | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $150 | $0 |