Pentax X90 vs Sony HX400V
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Pentax X90 vs Sony HX400V 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
- Introduced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony HX300
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In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Pentax X90 versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the X90 scores against the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Sony HX400V
| X90 | HX400V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Pentax X90
| HX400V | X90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2014 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 43 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X90 and Sony HX400V
| X90 | HX400V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Pentax X90 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax X90 features exterior measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the X90 versus the HX400V.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X90 and HX400V is 69 and 62 respectively.
Pentax X90 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and HX400V.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX400V to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older X90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Pentax X90 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
| Pentax X90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax X90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2014-02-12 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Prime | Bionz X |
| 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 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 9.10 m | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
| Flash options | - | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| 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 | 428 gr (0.94 lb) | 660 gr (1.46 lb) |
| 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 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 | - | 300 photographs |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-L106 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $350 | $448 |
