Pentax X90 vs Sony WX150
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Pentax X90 vs Sony WX150 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
- Introduced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched February 2012
Pentax X90 vs Sony WX150 Overview
Following is a detailed review of the Pentax X90 versus Sony WX150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe X90 was brought out 20 months earlier than the WX150 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the X90 scores against the WX150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax X90 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax X90 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Sony WX150
X90 | WX150 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Pentax X90
WX150 | X90 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | July 2010 | More modern by 20 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X90 and Sony WX150
X90 | WX150 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Pentax X90 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X90 has got exterior measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Pentax X90 versus Sony WX150 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the X90 against the WX150.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X90 and WX150 is 69 and 95 respectively.
Pentax X90 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and WX150.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX150 to give more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged X90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Pentax X90 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax X90 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Pentax X90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax X90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Prime | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 428 gr (0.94 pounds) | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | - | 240 pictures |
Battery format | - | 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 recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $350 | $300 |