Pentax X-5 vs Sony T90
65 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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96 Imaging
34 Features
26 Overall
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony T90 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
- Released August 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
- Introduced February 2009
Pentax X-5 vs Sony T90 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Pentax X-5 and Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe X-5 was unveiled 3 years after the T90 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the X-5 scores versus the T90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax X-5 vs Sony T90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Sony T90
X-5 | T90 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | February 2009 | More modern by 43 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Pentax X-5
T90 | X-5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Sony T90
X-5 | T90 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Pentax X-5 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax X-5 provides exterior measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Pentax X-5 and Sony T90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the X-5 against the T90.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and T90 is 65 and 96 respectively.
Pentax X-5 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X-5 and T90.
As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax X-5 to render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer X-5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Pentax X-5 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Pentax X-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax X-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2012-08-22 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 22-580mm (26.4x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 230 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 595g (1.31 lb) | 148g (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $230 | $259 |