Pentax X90 vs Sony W530
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Pentax X90 vs Sony W530 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
- Launched July 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
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Let's examine more closely at the Pentax X90 and Sony W530, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe X90 was manufactured 6 months prior to the W530 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the X90 grades vs the W530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax X90 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Sony W530
| X90 | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Pentax X90
| W530 | X90 |
|---|
Common features in the Pentax X90 and Sony W530
| X90 | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2010 |  | January 2011 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Pentax X90 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax X90 features outside dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the X90 against the W530.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and W530 is 69 and 96 respectively.
Pentax X90 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the X90 and W530.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W530 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.
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Pentax X90 vs Sony W530 Specifications
| Pentax X90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax X90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| 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 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| 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) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.10 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 428 grams (0.94 lb) | 113 grams (0.25 lb) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $350 | $269 |