Pentax X90 vs Sony TX20
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Pentax X90 vs Sony TX20 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Revealed February 2012
Pentax X90 vs Sony TX20 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax X90 versus Sony TX20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe X90 was announced 20 months earlier than the TX20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the X90 matches up versus the TX20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax X90 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax X90 Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Sony TX20
X90 | TX20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Pentax X90
TX20 | X90 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | July 2010 | Fresher by 20 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax X90 and Sony TX20
X90 | TX20 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Pentax X90 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax X90 enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Pentax X90 versus Sony TX20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the X90 and the TX20.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the X90 and TX20 is 69 and 96 respectively.
Pentax X90 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the X90 and TX20.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony TX20 to offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older X90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Pentax X90 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax X90 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Pentax X90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax X90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Prime | BIONZ |
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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 428 gr (0.94 lb) | 133 gr (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 250 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-L106 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $350 | $330 |