Pentax X90 vs Sony H50
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Pentax X90 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2010
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Announced January 2009
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On this page, we are evaluating the Pentax X90 and Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe X90 was brought out 18 months later than the H50 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the X90 grades versus the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Sony H50
| X90 | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2010 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Pentax X90
| H50 | X90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax X90 and Sony H50
| X90 | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Pentax X90 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax X90 enjoys external measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the X90 compared to the H50.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and H50 is 69 and 69 respectively.
Pentax X90 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and H50.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax X90 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger X90 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Pentax X90 vs Sony H50 Specifications
| Pentax X90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax X90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2009-01-15 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 9MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.7-4.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.10 m | 9.10 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 428 grams (0.94 lbs) | 547 grams (1.21 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | D-L106 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $350 | $80 |
