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Pentax X-5 vs Sony H90

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Pentax X-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Pentax X-5 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Pentax X-5
(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
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 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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Sony H90

 X-5 H90 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Pentax X-5

 H90 X-5 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Sony H90

 X-5 H90 
RevealedAugust 2012February 2012Similar generation
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony H90 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 Portrait photography factors
Sony H90 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (595g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 Sports photography details
Sony H90 Sports photography details
53
incredible zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X-5 Travel photography features
Sony H90 Travel photography features
54
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (22mm)
great reach (580mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (595g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X-5
Landscape photography with Sony H90
47
focusing manually
decently wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax X-5
Vlogging with Sony H90
27
decently wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (595 grams)
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Sony H90
 Pentax X-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
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