Pentax W90 vs Sony HX30V
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Pentax W90 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Launched February 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Previous Model is Sony HX20V
- Refreshed by Sony HX50V
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The following is a extended review of the Pentax W90 and Sony HX30V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the W90 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe W90 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the HX30V making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the W90 matches up against the HX30V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Sony HX30V
| W90 | HX30V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Pentax W90
| HX30V | W90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | February 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax W90 and Sony HX30V
| W90 | HX30V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Pentax W90 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax W90 comes with outer dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the W90 versus the HX30V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W90 and HX30V is 94 and 90 respectively.
Pentax W90 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the W90 and HX30V.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX30V to show extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged W90 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Pentax W90 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
| Pentax Optio W90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Optio W90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-02-24 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Prime | BIONZ |
| 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 | 12MP | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 164 gr (0.36 pounds) | 254 gr (0.56 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| 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 life | - | 320 photographs |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI68 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $120 | $420 |