Comparisons / Comparison of Pentax Optio M90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950

Comparison of Pentax Optio M90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax Optio M90 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 ×
General
ModelPentax Optio M90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
BrandPentaxSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberM90DSC-S950
Camera formatCompactCompact
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9993
Width (mm)2324
Height (mm)5956
Weight (g)133135
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony SuperHAD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.110.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.54-
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2576 x 1932(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 1944(7.8 mp other)
  • 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
-
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
-
Continuous-mode (fps)1.61
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)MotionJPEG AVI
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensPentax lens; 7 elements in 6 groups, 3 aspherical elementsSony lens; 7 elements in 6 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 140.0033.00 - 132.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)54
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.290.18 - 0.40
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1-
Macro focus range (cm)0 - 2-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5.0
  • 22
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type3-point TTL contrast detection w/ trackingContrast detection, 9-area
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • fluorescent
  • sunny
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 21/2000 - 1
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-segmentMulti-pattern
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesAuto-Panorama, Sport, Landscape, Night Landscape, Self-Portrait, Night Portrait, Museum, Snow, Sunset, Fireworks, Beach, PartySix scene modes
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • red-eye reduction
  • soft flash
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.3 - 3.0m; Tele: 1.0 - 1.8m @ ISO 400SO Auto: Approx.0.5 - Approx.3.5m(W) / Approx.0.5 - Approx.1.5 m(T), ISO3200: up to Approx.7.0 m(W) / Approx.3.0 m(T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)32-
Included memory typebuilt-in memory-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control--
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.61
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-100
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200-
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI108Proprietary NP-BK1
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI108 lithium-ion rechargeable1 x NP-BK1 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • arcsoft media impression 2.0 for pentax
  • windows: picture motion browser vers 4.0 (mac not supported)



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