Pentax X90 vs Sony HX200V
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Pentax X90 vs Sony HX200V 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
- Released July 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Launched May 2012
- Succeeded the Sony HX100V
- Updated by Sony HX300
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In this write-up, we are analyzing the Pentax X90 and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe X90 was launched 22 months earlier than the HX200V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the X90 matches up versus the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Sony HX200V
| X90 | HX200V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Pentax X90
| HX200V | X90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2012 |  | July 2010 | Fresher by 22 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 HX200V
| X90 | HX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Pentax X90 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Pentax X90 comes with exterior measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the X90 vs the HX200V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and HX200V is 69 and 66 respectively.
Pentax X90 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the X90 and HX200V.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX200V to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older X90 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Pentax X90 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
| Pentax X90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax X90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2010-07-06 | 2012-05-11 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Prime | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 9.10 m | 12.40 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 428g (0.94 pounds) | 583g (1.29 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
| 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 | - | 450 images |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-L106 | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $350 | $480 |
