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Pentax H90 vs Sony T99

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio H90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Pentax H90 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Pentax H90
(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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Released July 2010
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Pentax H90 vs Sony T99 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Pentax H90 and Sony T99, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the H90 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H90 was launched 5 months before the T99 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the H90 scores vs the T99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Sony T99

 H90 T99 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Pentax H90

 T99 H90 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax H90 and Sony T99

 H90 T99 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Pentax H90 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax H90 has outside measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax H90 and Sony T99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the H90 against the T99.

Pentax H90 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H90 and T99 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Pentax H90 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Pentax H90 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the H90 and T99.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony T99 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively.

Pentax H90 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Pentax H90 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax H90 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax H90 Portrait photography details
Sony T99 Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax H90 Street photography info
Sony T99 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax H90 Sports photography information
Sony T99 Sports photography information
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax H90
Travel photography with Sony T99
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax H90 Landscape photography features
Sony T99 Landscape photography features
36
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax H90
Vlogging with Sony T99
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
31
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Pentax H90 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Sony T99
 Pentax Optio H90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio H90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-25 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153g (0.34 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 model D-LI68 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $150 $179