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Pentax Q7 vs Sony H90

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Pentax Q7 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q10
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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony H90 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Pentax Q7 versus Sony H90, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and H90 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Q7 was revealed 18 months later than the H90 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Q7 matches up versus the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony H90

 Q7 H90 
RevealedAugust 2013February 2012Fresher by 18 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Pentax Q7

 H90 Q7 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony H90

 Q7 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Pentax Q7 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q7 provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony H90 has proportions 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 Q7 versus Sony H90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Q7 compared to the H90.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Q7 and H90 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q7 and H90.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Q7 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony H90 will give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger Q7 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 Portrait photography details
Sony H90 Portrait photography details
48
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (200g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 Sports photography info
Sony H90 Sports photography info
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
low battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than others in class (200g)
flash built-in
low battery power (250 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 Landscape photography features
Sony H90 Landscape photography features
55
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
low battery power (250 shots)
44
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax Q7
Vlogging with Sony H90
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (200g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Sony H90
 Pentax Q7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Q7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-08 2012-02-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 8 -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m (ISO100/m) 3.70 m
Flash modes P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 gr (0.44 lb) 222 gr (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 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 250 shots 290 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $480 $230