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Pentax X90 vs Sony A6000

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Pentax X90 vs Sony A6000 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 A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-6
  • New Model is Sony A6300
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Pentax X90 vs Sony A6000 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax X90 vs Sony A6000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the X90 (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The X90 was introduced 4 years before the A6000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the X90 matches up vs the A6000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Sony A6000

 X90 A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Pentax X90

 A6000 X90 
AnnouncedApril 2014July 2010Newer by 46 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Sony A6000

 X90 A6000 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Pentax X90 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X90 offers physical dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A6000 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the X90 vs the A6000.

Pentax X90 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and A6000 is 69 and 85 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and A6000.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X90 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A6000 will deliver greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged X90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax X90 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
79
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Street photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (344g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax X90
Sports photography with Sony A6000
42
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
72
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X90
Travel photography with Sony A6000
51
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than competitors in class (344 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X90
Landscape photography with Sony A6000
35
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 Vlogging advice
Sony A6000 Vlogging advice
23
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
33
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (344 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Pentax X90 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Sony A6000
 Pentax X90Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model Pentax X90 Sony Alpha a6000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-07-06 2014-04-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 179
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428g (0.94 lbs) 344g (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model D-L106 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $350 $548