Pentax X90 vs Sony S2000
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Pentax X90 vs Sony S2000 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
- Introduced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2010
Pentax X90 vs Sony S2000 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Pentax X90 and Sony S2000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe X90 was released 6 months after the S2000 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the X90 grades vs the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax X90 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax X90 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Sony S2000
X90 | S2000 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Pentax X90
S2000 | X90 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax X90 and Sony S2000
X90 | S2000 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | January 2010 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Pentax X90 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax X90 has got external dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax X90 and Sony S2000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the X90 compared to the S2000.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and S2000 is 69 and 93 respectively.
Pentax X90 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and S2000.
Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax X90 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
Pentax X90 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax X90 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Pentax X90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax X90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Prime | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 428g (0.94 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | D-L106 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $350 | $225 |