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Pentax H90 vs Sony WX300

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio H90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41

Pentax H90 vs Sony WX300 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 WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Successor is Sony WX350
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Pentax H90 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Pentax H90 vs Sony WX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the H90 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H90 was announced 4 years earlier than the WX300 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the H90 matches up versus the WX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Sony WX300

 H90 WX300 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Pentax H90

 WX300 H90 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2010Fresher by 37 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax H90 and Sony WX300

 H90 WX300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Pentax H90 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax H90 has got external dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax H90 vs Sony WX300 in the latest Camera with 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 are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the H90 against the WX300.

Pentax H90 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and WX300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Pentax H90 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Pentax H90 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the H90 and WX300.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX300 to give you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older H90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax H90 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Pentax H90 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax H90 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax H90 Portrait photography info
Sony WX300 Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax H90 Street photography factors
Sony WX300 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax H90 Sports photography details
Sony WX300 Sports photography details
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
50
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (166 grams)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax H90 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX300 Landscape photography factors
36
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax H90
Vlogging with Sony WX300
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Pentax H90 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Sony WX300
 Pentax Optio H90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio H90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-25 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime -
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 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 153 gr (0.34 pounds) 166 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $150 $330