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Comparison of Pentax X90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 ×
Pentax X90 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1Pentax X90
BrandSonyPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberDSC-HX1X90
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20092010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)115112
Width (mm)92109
Height (mm)8384
Weight (g)515438
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Pentax X70
SuccessorSony HX100V-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor-
Effective megapixels (MP)9.112.1
Sensor format1/2.4 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)27.0528.2
Sensor width (mm)5.926.13
Sensor height (mm)4.574.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.711.53
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 1944(6.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2592(9.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2256(9.0 mp other)
  • 4000 x 2672(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 v2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)101.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG4 AVC/H.264AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMI, ComponentHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensSony G Lens, 13 elements in 10 groups including 1 ED, 1 asph. elementPentax; 14 elements in 11 groups with 4 asph. and 3 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 560.0026.00 - 676.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-6.00
Zoom ratio (x)2026
Aperture range (f)0.19 - 0.290.20 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)140
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 30
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 108
  • 6.25
  • 162.5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast DetectionContrast detect with Face-priority AF; 9-area Auto, 99-area manual select, center
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type, 201K pixelsEVF; 200K dots with diopter control
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 125 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto (80-1600), Digital SR (80-6400*), Manual (80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*) (*3200 and 6400 at 5MP)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • d
  • daylight
  • fluorescent (w
  • manual
  • n)
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti Pattern, Center Weighted, SpotMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF area
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesEasy, Sweep Panorama, Anti motion blur, Handheld Twilight, High Sensitivity, Twilight,Twilight Portrait, Landscape, PortraitSport, Digital SR, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Backlight, Half Length Portrait (3M), Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto + redeye
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • on + redeye
  • slow sync
  • slow sync + redeye
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.3m-9.2m(W), 1.5m-5.1m(T)30 ft (wide, auto ISO), 17 ft (tele, auto ISO)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1131
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • multi-connector
  • hdmi out (type d)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.553.25
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)101.2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)109
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.310.65
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.230.62
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.67-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.01
Startup time (s)2.32.9
1↑Flash cycle time, full power (s)66.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)390255
Battery form factorProprietary Info LITHIUMProprietary D-LI106
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-LI106 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • sony cd-rom
  • software cd-rom s-sw87
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • windows xp/vista/7; mac os x 10.3.9+
Miscellaneous
Notes and features10fps Full-resolution Burst Mode, Optical Image Stabilization, Tilt LCD, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face DetectionSensor-shift Shake Reduction, 720p HD Movies, HDMI Output, Continuous Mode up to 11 fps at 5MP.



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