Pentax Q10 vs Sony H90
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
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- 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
Pentax Q10 vs Sony H90 Overview
The following is a extended assessment of the Pentax Q10 vs Sony H90, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Q10 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Q10 was released 7 months after the H90 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Q10 scores against the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax Q10 vs Sony H90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Q10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax Q10 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Sony H90
Q10 | H90 | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | February 2012 | Newer by 7 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Pentax Q10
H90 | Q10 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax Q10 and Sony H90
Q10 | H90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Pentax Q10 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q10 enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check out the Pentax Q10 vs Sony H90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Q10 compared to the H90.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q10 and H90 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Pentax Q10 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q10 and H90.
All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony H90 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger Q10 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Pentax Q10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax Q10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-09-10 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax Q | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 8 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 200 grams (0.44 lb) | 222 grams (0.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 183 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 photos | 290 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI68 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $350 | $230 |