Pentax X90 vs Sony HX20V
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Pentax X90 vs Sony HX20V 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
- Announced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Launched July 2012
- Superseded the Sony HX10V
- Renewed by Sony HX30V
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Below is a extended review of the Pentax X90 and Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe X90 was announced 24 months earlier than the HX20V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the X90 scores against the HX20V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Sony HX20V
| X90 | HX20V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Pentax X90
| HX20V | X90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2012 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 24 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X90 and Sony HX20V
| X90 | HX20V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Pentax X90 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax X90 offers outside dimensions 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 HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the X90 against the HX20V.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X90 and HX20V is 69 and 90 respectively.
Pentax X90 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the X90 and HX20V.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX20V to produce extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older X90 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Pentax X90 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
| Pentax X90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax X90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2012-07-20 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.10 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 428 grams (0.94 lb) | 254 grams (0.56 lb) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | - | 320 photographs |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-L106 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $350 | $397 |