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Pentax X90 vs Sony A7c

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Pentax X90 vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2010
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Released September 2020
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Pentax X90 vs Sony A7c Overview

Lets look more closely at the Pentax X90 vs Sony A7c, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and A7c (24MP) and the X90 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The X90 was released 11 years earlier than the A7c and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the X90 grades versus the A7c for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Sony A7c

 X90 A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Pentax X90

 A7c X90 
ReleasedSeptember 2020July 2010Fresher by 124 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Sony A7c

 X90 A7c 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Pentax X90 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X90 enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A7c has dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the X90 and the A7c.

Pentax X90 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and A7c is 69 and 78 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and A7c.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X90 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A7c will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older X90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax X90 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 Portrait photography information
Sony A7c Portrait photography information
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
78
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 Street photography highlights
Sony A7c Street photography highlights
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 Sports photography details
Sony A7c Sports photography details
42
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
88
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (740 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 Travel photography details
Sony A7c Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
86
great battery life (740 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent MP (24MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 Landscape photography details
Sony A7c Landscape photography details
35
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
88
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
great battery life (740 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7c as a Vlogging camera
23
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
86
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
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Pentax X90 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Sony A7c
 Pentax X90Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model Pentax X90 Sony Alpha A7c
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-07-06 2020-09-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 693
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 122
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.10 m no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 grams (0.94 lb) 509 grams (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 - 740 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model D-L106 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $350 $1,800