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Pentax X90 vs Sony HX350

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Pentax X90 vs Sony HX350 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 HX350
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Sony HX350

 X90 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Pentax X90

 HX350 X90 
LaunchedDecember 2016July 2010More modern by 78 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Sony HX350

 X90 HX350 
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).

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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.

Pentax X90 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and HX350 is 69 and 62 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 Portrait photography information
Sony HX350 Portrait photography information
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 Street photography highlights
Sony HX350 Street photography highlights
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
42
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 Travel photography info
Sony HX350 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (652g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X90
Landscape photography with Sony HX350
35
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
50
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 Vlogging information
Sony HX350 Vlogging information
23
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
27
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than average (652g)
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Pentax X90 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Sony HX350
 Pentax X90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
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 -