Pentax X90 Competitors

As well as being compared against other super zooms, the Pentax X90 is also often compared to entry-level DSLRs and travel zooms. The Pentax X90's top rivals come from Nikon (such as the Coolpix P500 and the Coolpix L120) and Pentax (such as the X70 and the K-x)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Pentax X90 compared to other super zoom competitors include: it is slightly lighter (428 g vs 589 g), has higher quality type of viewfinder (digital vs none) and has a faster max shutter speed (1/4000 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second).

However, on average it has slightly less zoom (26x vs 30x), records lower quality movies (720p vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots) and doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps).

Nikon Coolpix P500 1 year newer $339 - $350	Significant advantages of the P500 (vs the X90) Much more zoom: 36x vs 26x Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the P500 (vs the X90) Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.8 Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second common strengths of the P500 and X90 Inexpensive: $339.00 vs $264.99 Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P500 vs the Pentax X90
Pentax X70 1 year older	Significant advantages of the X70 (vs the X90) None found Significant disadvantages of the X70 (vs the X90) Much worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 0.9 cm common strengths of the X70 and X90 Extremely good maximum light sensitivity: 6,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO Light weight: 410 g vs 428 g Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
	Compare the X70 vs the X90
Nikon Coolpix L120 1 year newer $227 - $230	Significant advantages of the L120 (vs the X90) Significantly higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Has boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs None Significant disadvantages of the L120 (vs the X90) Worse maximum light sensitivity: 1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO No viewfinder: None vs Digital Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second common strengths of the L120 and X90 Light weight: 406 g vs 428 g Inexpensive: $226.95 vs $264.99
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix L120 vs the Pentax X90
Canon Powershot SX40 1 year newer $379	Significant advantages of the SX40 (vs the X90) Much more zoom: 35x vs 26x Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the SX40 (vs the X90) Larger: Professional size 123x92x108 mm vs Prosumer size 112x81x99 mm Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO Significantly heavier: 600 g vs 428 g common strengths of the SX40 and X90 Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital Fast max shutter speeds: 1/3200 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second
	Compare the Canon Powershot SX40 vs the Pentax X90
Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX 1 year newer	Significant advantages of the Z990 MAX (vs the X90) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Has a CMOS-family sensor: CMOS vs CCD Significant disadvantages of the Z990 MAX (vs the X90) Heavier: 589 g vs 428 g Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second common strengths of the Z990 MAX and X90 Extremely good maximum light sensitivity: 6,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
	Compare the Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX vs the Pentax X90
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 10 months newer $310 - $475	Significant advantages of the HS20 (vs the X90) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p Has a flip-out screen Records high-speed movies: 320 fps vs None Significant disadvantages of the HS20 (vs the X90) Significantly larger: Large 130x90x126 mm vs Prosumer size 112x81x99 mm Much heavier: 730 g vs 428 g Thicker: 5" vs 3.9" common strengths of the HS20 and X90 Extremely good maximum light sensitivity: 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO Inexpensive: $310.00 vs $264.99 Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR vs the Pentax X90

Generally, some of the advantages of the Pentax X90 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has better image stabilization (sensor shift vs none), is newer (february, 2010 vs september, 2009) and is significantly lighter (428 g vs 740 g).

However, on average it has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), takes significantly lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 14.5 MP), it's body is not weather sealed and doesn't shoot as fast continuously (1.1 fps vs 4.7 fps).

Pentax K-x 5 months older $603 - $641 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the K-x (vs the X90) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Much less shutter lag: 97 ms vs 430 ms Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the K-x (vs the X90) Significantly heavier: 580 g vs 428 g common strengths of the K-x and X90 Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Sensor shift Fairly small: Prosumer size 123x92x68 mm vs Prosumer size 112x81x99 mm
	Compare the K-x vs the X90
Pentax K-7 9 months older $1,300 (body only)	Significant advantages of the K-7 (vs the X90) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.4x15.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Much less shutter lag: 93 ms vs 430 ms Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the K-7 (vs the X90) Much heavier: 750 g vs 428 g common strengths of the K-7 and X90 Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Sensor shift Fairly small: Prosumer size 131x97x73 mm vs Prosumer size 112x81x99 mm
	Compare the K-7 vs the X90
Samsung GX-20 2 years older	Significant advantages of the GX-20 (vs the X90) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.4x15.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Has an optical viewfinder: Pentaprism vs Digital Shoots RAW Significant disadvantages of the GX-20 (vs the X90) Much heavier: 800 g vs 428 g common strengths of the GX-20 and X90 Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Sensor shift
	Compare the Samsung GX-20 vs the Pentax X90
Pentax K-5 6 months newer $1,008 - $1,500 (body only) $1,293 - $1,650 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the K-5 (vs the X90) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Much less shutter lag: 104 ms vs 430 ms Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the K-5 (vs the X90) Much heavier: 740 g vs 428 g common strengths of the K-5 and X90 Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Sensor shift Fairly small: Prosumer size 130x96x72 mm vs Prosumer size 112x81x99 mm
	Compare the K-5 vs the X90
Canon Rebel T3 1 year newer $379 (body only) $460 - $550 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3 (vs the X90) Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.2x14.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Shoots RAW Significant disadvantages of the T3 (vs the X90) No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift common strengths of the T3 and X90 Light weight: 459 g vs 428 g
	Compare the Canon Rebel T3 vs the Pentax X90
Nikon D3000 6 months older $677 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3000 (vs the X90) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Significant disadvantages of the D3000 (vs the X90) No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Worse maximum light sensitivity: 1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO Heavier: 536 g vs 428 g common strengths of the D3000 and X90 Fairly small: Prosumer size 126x97x64 mm vs Prosumer size 112x81x99 mm
	Compare the Nikon D3000 vs the Pentax X90

Generally, some of the advantages of the Pentax X90 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has significantly more zoom (26x vs 10x), has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.2), significantly higher maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO), has a viewfinder (digital vs none) and has a faster max shutter speed (1/4000 of a second vs 1/1700 of a second).

However, on average it has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), is much larger (prosumer size 112x81x99 mm vs compact 97x61x33 mm), doesn't shoot as fast continuously (1.1 fps vs 7 fps), has a CCD-family sensor (CCD vs CMOS) and lacks boost light sensitivity (none vs 6,400 ISO).

Pentax Optio RZ10 6 months newer $262 - $329	Significant advantages of the RZ10 (vs the X90) Much smaller: Compact 97x61x33 mm vs Prosumer size 112x81x99 mm Much thinner: 1.3" vs 3.9" Significantly lighter: 178 g vs 428 g Significant disadvantages of the RZ10 (vs the X90) Much less zoom: 10x vs 26x No viewfinder: None vs Digital Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second common strengths of the RZ10 and X90 Extremely good maximum light sensitivity: 6,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 0.9 cm
	Compare the Optio RZ10 vs the X90
Olympus SZ-30MR 1 year newer $362 - $403	Significant advantages of the SZ-30MR (vs the X90) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p Significantly smaller: Mid size 106x69x40 mm vs Prosumer size 112x81x99 mm Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Significant disadvantages of the SZ-30MR (vs the X90) Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO No viewfinder: None vs Digital Much slower max shutter speed: 1/1700 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second common strengths of the SZ-30MR and X90 Great zoom: 24x vs 26x Wide aperture: f/3.0 vs f/2.8
	Compare the Olympus SZ-30MR vs the Pentax X90
Olympus Stylus 9000 1 year older $129	Significant advantages of the 9000 (vs the X90) Much smaller: Compact 96x60x31 mm vs Prosumer size 112x81x99 mm Much thinner: 1.2" vs 3.9" Significantly lighter: 225 g vs 428 g Significant disadvantages of the 9000 (vs the X90) Much less zoom: 10x vs 26x Worse maximum light sensitivity: 1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO No viewfinder: None vs Digital common strengths of the 9000 and X90 Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 0.9 cm
	Compare the Olympus Stylus 9000 vs the Pentax X90