Pentax X70 vs Sony T90
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Pentax X70 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
- Revealed March 2009
(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
- Revealed February 2009
Pentax X70 vs Sony T90 Overview
Below is a in-depth comparison of the Pentax X70 vs Sony T90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe X70 was manufactured around the same time to the T90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the X70 scores versus the T90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax X70 vs Sony T90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sony T90
X70 | T90 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Pentax X70
T90 | X70 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sony T90
X70 | T90 | |||
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Revealed | March 2009 | February 2009 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Pentax X70 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax X70 has physical dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax X70 vs Sony T90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the X70 vs the T90.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X70 and T90 is 71 and 96 respectively.
Pentax X70 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and T90.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration.
Pentax X70 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax X70 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Pentax X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-03-02 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 410 gr (0.90 lbs) | 148 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") | 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") |
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 model | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $200 | $259 |