Pentax X90 vs Sony HX350
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Pentax X90 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Launched December 2016
Pentax X90 vs Sony HX350 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Pentax X90 versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and HX350 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe X90 was revealed 7 years before the HX350 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the X90 grades versus the HX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax X90 vs Sony HX350 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are provided at Pentax X90 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Sony HX350
X90 | HX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Pentax X90
HX350 | X90 | |||
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Launched | December 2016 | July 2010 | More modern by 78 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X90 and Sony HX350
X90 | HX350 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Pentax X90 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax X90 has outer measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).
Check the Pentax X90 versus Sony HX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the X90 and the HX350.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and HX350 is 69 and 62 respectively.
Pentax X90 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and HX350.
Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX350 to result in greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged X90 will be behind in sensor technology.
Pentax X90 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax X90 vs Sony HX350 Specifications
Pentax X90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax X90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2016-12-20 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Prime | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m | 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | - | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 428 grams (0.94 lbs) | 652 grams (1.44 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
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 | - | 300 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-L106 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $350 | - |