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Pentax X90 vs Sony H200

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Pentax X90 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Released July 2010
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Pentax X90 vs Sony H200 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Pentax X90 and Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X90 was launched 3 years earlier than the H200 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the X90 grades versus the H200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Sony H200

 X90 H200 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Pentax X90

 H200 X90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2010Fresher by 30 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Sony H200

 X90 H200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Pentax X90 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 comes with exterior dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the X90 and the H200.

Pentax X90 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the X90 and H200 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and H200.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony H200 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older X90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax X90 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
MP count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 Street photography details
Sony H200 Street photography details
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H200 as a Sports photography camera
42
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X90
Travel photography with Sony H200
51
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (633mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (240 shots)
more heavy than competition (530 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 Landscape photography details
Sony H200 Landscape photography details
35
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (240 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 Vlogging highlights
Sony H200 Vlogging highlights
23
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
25
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (530 grams)
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Pentax X90 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Sony H200
 Pentax X90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax X90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.10 m 6.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 grams (0.94 lb) 530 grams (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
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 life - 240 pictures
Battery style - AA
Battery model D-L106 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $350 $250