Pentax X90 vs Sony S2100
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Pentax X90 vs Sony S2100 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
- Revealed July 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Launched January 2010
Pentax X90 vs Sony S2100 Overview
The following is a extended analysis of the Pentax X90 vs Sony S2100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe X90 was announced 6 months after the S2100 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the X90 matches up versus the S2100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax X90 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Sony S2100
X90 | S2100 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Pentax X90
S2100 | X90 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax X90 and Sony S2100
X90 | S2100 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | January 2010 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Pentax X90 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax X90 features outside measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Pentax X90 vs Sony S2100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the X90 compared to the S2100.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and S2100 is 69 and 93 respectively.
Pentax X90 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and S2100.
As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.
Pentax X90 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax X90 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Pentax X90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax X90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 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 | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
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 range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 428 grams (0.94 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
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 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 ID | D-L106 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $350 | $0 |