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Pentax Q10 vs Sony H90

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44
Pentax Q10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Older Model is Pentax Q
  • Successor is Pentax Q7
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 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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Sony H90

 Q10 H90 
LaunchedSeptember 2012February 2012Newer by 7 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Pentax Q10

 H90 Q10 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Pentax Q10 and Sony H90

 Q10 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q10 and H90 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q10 Portrait photography info
Sony H90 Portrait photography info
48
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax Q10
Street photography with Sony H90
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (222g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q10 Sports photography features
Sony H90 Sports photography features
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
no phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
built-in flash
not so great battery power (270 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q10 Landscape photography details
Sony H90 Landscape photography details
54
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q10 Vlogging factors
Sony H90 Vlogging factors
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q10 and Sony H90
 Pentax Q10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
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