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Pentax X90

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User ratings:
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3.9 out of 5
28 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.7 out of 5
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Pros

  • decent picture quality and plenty of features
  • ISO range and stabilization
  • Great for entry level or professional like myself

Cons

  • Does the Pentax X90 have Touch Screen
  • Pentax X90 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • Does the Pentax X90 have Weather Sealing

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.08x4.56 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 4000, 3000 px
  • 5
  • Multi point, Spotus
  • 2.7 in
  • no

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Pentax X90 - Pros & Cons

Pentax X90

Pros

  • decent picture quality and plenty of features
  • ISO range and stabilization
  • Great for entry level or professional like myself

Cons

  • Does the Pentax X90 have Touch Screen
  • Pentax X90 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • Does the Pentax X90 have Weather Sealing
  • RAW format is not supported so you have less margin for error
  • weather proofing so wet conditions could damage the camera
  • X90 is heavier when compared with other rivals
  • only built-in flash without external flash ability
  • the display isn't a touch screen
  • limited low light performance to poor reactions to camera shake
  • the focus can be a touch unreliable at the top end of the zoom
  • tends to be heavier on the compression front

Pentax X90 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
6400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4000 x 3000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Pentax X90 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors13.0 Mpx
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4000 x 3000 px
Other resolutions
  • 4000x2672
  • 4000x2256
  • 3072x2304
  • 2592x1944
  • 2048x1536
  • 1024x768
ProcessorPRIME
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom26.0 x
Digital zoom6.25 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture5
Focal length equiv26 - 676
Autofocus
  • Multi point
  • Spotus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range15.75 in
Macro focus range0.39 in
Number of focus points9
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Aperture priority
  • Manual
  • Movie
  • Shutter priority
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed4.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range9.1
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Manual
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Beach
  • Candlelight
  • Children
  • Close-up
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • party
  • Portrait
  • self-portrait
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight15.06 oz
Width4.4 in
Height3.3 in
Depth4.29 in
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Power
Battery life (CIPA)255
Battery life (max)6.0 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Start-up time1600.0 ms
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Other features
GPSno
Calendaryes
Date imprintingyes
Frameyes
Languages support
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
Image editing modes
  • Crop
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 px
White balance presets6
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Photo effectsBlack&White
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeSensor-shift
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.7 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
Viewfinder magnification10.0 x
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
HD typeHD
Supported video file formatsAVI
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
  • Thumbnails
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Body materialPolycarbonate
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage31.2 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
USB version2.0
WirelessEye-Fi Connected
DC-in jackyes
PictBridgeno

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Pentax X90 Pentax - Editorial Reviews (12)

3.7
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Pentax X90 Pentax X90
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Published: 26.08.2010
Pentax X90

The Pentax X90 is an easy-to-use superzoom that offers decent picture quality and plenty of features. It's good value for money too, although it does feel rather plasticky.

Pentax X90 Pentax Optio X90 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Review posted 06/18/2010Quick TakePros26x Optical Zoom (26-676mm); Powerful Pop-up Flash; Shake Reduction; EVF and 2.7-inch LCD; Green Mode; Overall Camera Performance; HDMI output ConsHigh amounts of noise in all ISO settings; Inaccurate Auto White Balance; Noise in VideosBottom LinePentax's X90 is

Pentax X90 Pentax Optio X90 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 07.06.2010
Pentax Optio X90 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Pentax Optio X90 is a brand new super-zoom compact camera featuring a 26x image-stabilized zoom lens with a focal range of 26-676mm. Successor to the X70 model, the X90 has a 12 megapixel sensor, 2.7 inch screen, full range of creative shooting modes and can record 720p HD movies. Retailing for £329.99 / $399.95, does the Pentax Optio X90 offer enough to match its super-zoom rivals? Gavin Stoker finds out in our Pentax Optio X90 review.

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Pentax X90

Pentax X90 (Compact Camera): 4 out of 5 stars from 2 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Pentax X90 Compact Camera Group Test: SLR-like 'super zoom' cameras
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Published: 06.07.2010
Compact Camera Group Test: SLR-like 'super zoom' cameras
3.8

It's now more than a year since we published our last superzoom group test and despite the hype surrounding mirrorless system cameras such as Micro Four Thirds or the Sony NEX, and the fact that entry level DSLRs are becoming more and more affordable, superzoom cameras are as popular with consumers as ever. It is easy to see why. The combination of a large zoom range from wideangle to super telephoto, DSLR-like ergonomics and an attractive price point guarantee that these cameras appeal to a very broad audience.

Pentax X90 Pentax X90 Review
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Published: 14.10.2010
Pentax X90 Review
3.5

Pentax X90 review, find out how the X90 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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Published: 05.08.2010
Pentax X90 review
4.0

Full review: Compact DSLR alternative, with 26x optical zoom

Pentax X90 Pentax X90 Review | Camera Decision
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Published: 06.07.2010
Pentax X90 Review | Camera Decision
2.1

Pentax X90 is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 26-676 mm F2.8-5.0 lens. Read our X90 review to find its pros and cons.

Pentax X90 Pentax X90 Review
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Published: 01.11.2010
Pentax X90 Review
4.5

A bridge camera that performs better than expected

Pentax X90 Pentax X90: Digital Photography Review
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Published: 06.07.2010
Pentax X90: Digital Photography Review
3.1

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Published: 02.06.2010
Pentax X90 camera
4.0

The Pentax X90 is probably best viewed as an all-in-one option for someone who wants a step up from a 3x zoom compact, but prefers the portability and

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Published: 01.07.2010
Pentax X90
4.0

The Pentax X90 superzoom bridge camera has a 26x zoom lens, 720p HD video and image stabilisation

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