Pentax X-5 vs Sony H90
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
- Introduced August 2012
(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
Pentax X-5 vs Sony H90 Overview
Below is a extensive overview of the Pentax X-5 vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe X-5 was brought out 6 months later than the H90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the X-5 matches up vs the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax X-5 vs Sony H90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Sony H90
X-5 | H90 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Pentax X-5
H90 | X-5 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Sony H90
X-5 | H90 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | February 2012 | Similar generation | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Pentax X-5 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax X-5 comes with outside measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Examine the Pentax X-5 vs Sony H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the X-5 against the H90.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and H90 is 65 and 91 respectively.
Pentax X-5 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the X-5 and H90.
As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.
Pentax X-5 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Pentax X-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax X-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-08-22 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 22-580mm (26.4x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 230 thousand dots | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 595 grams (1.31 pounds) | 222 grams (0.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | 330 images | 290 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $230 | $230 |