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Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H90

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Pentax Optio RZ18 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released September 2011
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H90 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The RZ18 was unveiled 5 months prior to the H90 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the RZ18 matches up against the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Sony H90

		

		

			
 RZ18 H90 
Focus manually  Very precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Pentax RZ18

		

		

			
 H90 RZ18 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax RZ18 and Sony H90

		

		

			
 RZ18 H90 
LaunchedSeptember 2011February 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither comes with Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax RZ18 comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the RZ18 compared to the H90.
Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H90 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RZ18 and H90 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ18 and H90.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should always consider the launch date  of the products into consideration.
	
			Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography factors
Sony H90 Portrait photography factors
36
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
36
 good MP (16MP)
 provides face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Pentax RZ18 Street photography factors
Sony H90 Street photography factors
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 lighter than competitors in class (178g)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (222 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography highlights
Sony H90 Sports photography highlights
47
 excellent zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proofing
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
44
 great zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography factors
Sony H90 Travel photography factors
71
 lighter than competitors in class (178 grams)
 weather proofing
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 great reach (450mm)
 no Timelapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than competitors (222 grams)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (384mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 does not have selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ18
Landscape photography with Sony H90
49
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 weather proofing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 no Timelapse function
44
 relatively wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging features
Sony H90 Vlogging features
30
 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (178g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no microphone port
32
 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focusing
 lighter than competitors (222g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external mic port
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Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H90 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ18 and Sony H90
 Pentax Optio RZ18Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio RZ18 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-09-12 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 2.80 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 178 grams (0.39 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 290 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $210 $230