Pentax X90 vs Sony A6000
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Pentax X90 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony NEX-6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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Pentax X90 vs Sony A6000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X90 and Sony Alpha a6000. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax X90 Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Sony A6000
X90 | A6000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Pentax X90
A6000 | X90 | |||
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Announced | April 2014 | July 2010 | Newer by 46 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X90 and Sony A6000
X90 | A6000 | |||
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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).
Contrast the Pentax X90 vs Sony A6000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and A6000 is 69 and 85 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax X90 vs Sony A6000 Specifications
Pentax X90 | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
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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 |