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Pentax X90 vs Sony T110

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Pentax X90 vs Sony T110 Key Specs

Pentax X90
(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
  • Announced July 2010
Sony T110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Pentax X90 vs Sony T110 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Pentax X90 versus Sony T110, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and T110 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X90 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the T110 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony T110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the X90 matches up versus the T110 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Sony T110

 X90 T110 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony T110 over the Pentax X90

 T110 X90 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Sony T110

 X90 T110 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Pentax X90 vs Sony T110 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax X90 enjoys outside 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) while the Sony T110 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X90 versus Sony T110 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the X90 against the T110.

Pentax X90 vs Sony T110 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and T110 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Sony T110 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Sony T110 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the X90 and T110.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony T110 to render greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Pentax X90 vs Sony T110 sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Sony T110 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Sony T110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T110 as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 Street photography highlights
Sony T110 Street photography highlights
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
supports touch to focus
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 Sports photography info
Sony T110 Sports photography info
42
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
MP count good (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 Travel photography highlights
Sony T110 Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
supports touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 Landscape photography info
Sony T110 Landscape photography info
35
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
38
quite wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 Vlogging info
Sony T110 Vlogging info
23
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
28
quite wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Pentax X90 vs Sony T110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Sony T110
 Pentax X90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax X90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-07-06 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus with touchscreen interface
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 2.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428 gr (0.94 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $350 $199