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Pentax X90 vs Sony H300

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Pentax X90 vs Sony H300 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
  • Launched July 2010
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Pentax X90 vs Sony H300 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Pentax X90 versus Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X90 was introduced 4 years prior to the H300 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the X90 scores vs the H300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Sony H300

 X90 H300 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Pentax X90

 H300 X90 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2010Fresher by 43 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Sony H300

 X90 H300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Pentax X90 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 enjoys outer measurements 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 H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Examine the Pentax X90 versus Sony H300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the X90 against the H300.

Pentax X90 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and H300 is 69 and 63 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and H300.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony H300 to offer you extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older X90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Pentax X90 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 Portrait photography advice
Sony H300 Portrait photography advice
29
manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 Street photography info
Sony H300 Street photography info
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H300 as a Sports photography camera
42
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (350 per charge)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 Travel photography advice
Sony H300 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
good battery life (350 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (590g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 Landscape photography information
Sony H300 Landscape photography information
35
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good battery life (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 Vlogging factors
Sony H300 Vlogging factors
23
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
24
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (590 grams)
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Pentax X90 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Sony H300
 Pentax X90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax X90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Prime Bionz(R)
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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m 8.80 m
Flash options - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 gr (0.94 pounds) 590 gr (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
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 - 350 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model D-L106 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $350 $249