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Pentax H90 vs Sony S2100

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio H90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Pentax H90 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony S2100
(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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Pentax H90 vs Sony S2100 Overview

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").

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The 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 size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax H90 and Sony S2100

 H90 S2100 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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.

Pentax H90 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and S2100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax H90 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax H90 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Pentax H90 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax H90 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax H90
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
27
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax H90 Street photography factors
Sony S2100 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax H90 Travel photography advice
Sony S2100 Travel photography advice
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax H90 Landscape photography information
Sony S2100 Landscape photography information
36
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
27
good sized screen (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax H90 Vlogging info
Sony S2100 Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Pentax H90 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Sony S2100
 Pentax Optio H90Sony 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