Pentax
K-x
 vs
Pentax
X90

Pentax X90

54
Winner

Pentax X90

Reasons to buy the Pentax X90

Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Sensor shift
Weight
 Light-weight
428 g
Pentax K-x

45
Runner-up

Pentax K-x
"Image stabilisation via the camera body is a great feature that works very well when hand-holding the camera in low-light conditions."
photographyblog.com | talking about the K-x's image-stabilization
"The camera has a deep, contoured handgrip on the right-hand side, coated in a rubberized compound to aid grip, that enabled me to use three fingers to hold it and my right forefinger to operate the shutter button."
photographyblog.com | talking about the K-x's feel

Reasons to buy the Pentax K-x

Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Sensor shift
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Dynamic range
 Wide dynamic range
12.5 EV
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Badge
 Phase detection autofocus
fast and accurate

differences

Advantages of the Pentax K-x
Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
Help
 Catch candid moments easily
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
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 Get that real film feel
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Sensor size Much larger sensor APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
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 More than 13x larger sensor
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
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 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
True resolution Higher true resolution 12.2 MP vs 9.8 MP
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 Capture around 30% more detail in your photos
Size Smaller 123x92x68 mm vs 112x81x99 mm
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 More than 10% smaller
Thickness Significantly thinner 2.7" vs 3.9"
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 More than 30% thinner
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 4.7 fps vs 1.1 fps
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 More than 4x faster continuous shooting
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Shutter lag Less shutter lag 97 ms vs 430 ms
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 4.4x less delay when taking photos
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
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 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 12,800 ISO vs None
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 Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
Viewfinder Has an optical viewfinder Pentamirror vs Digital
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 Optical viewfinders save battery life and are more detailed
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures 30s vs 4s
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 7.5x longer exposures
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/6000s vs 1/4000s
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 More than 30% faster max shutter speed
Pentax K-x Learn more about
the Pentax K-x

Advantages of the Pentax X90
Weight Lighter 428 g vs 580 g
Help
 Around 30% lighter
Pentax X90 Learn more about
the Pentax X90
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Pentax K-x Pentax K-x
45 vs 54
Explain scores
Pentax X90 Pentax X90
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Pentax X90. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a entry-level DSLR with a super zoom.

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Pentax K-r vs Pentax X90

Im a beginner.. not copletely. but compared to most people. i have an X90.. however i want to be a...

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
K-x:Pentamirror
X90:Digital
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
K-x:1/6000s
X90:1/4000s
Thickness Quite thick Help
K-x:2.7"
X90:3.9"
Weight Heavy Help
K-x:580 g
X90:428 g
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
Screen size Very small screens Help
2.7"
Size Large Help
K-x:123x92x68 mm
X90:112x81x99 mm
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Screen resolution Low resolution screens Help
230k dots
Movie format HD (720p) video Help
K-x:720p @ 24fps
X90:720p

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Pentax K-r

Pentax K-r

Entry-level DSLR

$631 - $649 with 18-55mm lens
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Screen resolution Has a much higher resolution screen
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the K-r vs the K-x
Compare the K-r vs the X90
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $597 body only

$600 - $697 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Weight Is slightly heavier
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D5100 vs the K-x
Compare the D5100 vs the X90
Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$333 body only

$489 - $500 with 18-55mm lens
Lens availability Significantly more lenses available
Battery life Has a significantly longer battery life
Sensor cleaning Lacks a self cleaning sensor
Cross type focus points Has slightly fewer cross-type focus points
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the K-x
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the X90

Pentax K-x Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $547 with 18-55mm lens
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the D3100 vs the K-x
Pentax K-5

Pentax K-5

Entry-level DSLR

$888 - $1,129 body only

$1,033 - $1,283 with 18-55mm lens
Weather sealed Weather sealed
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Supports 24p No 24p support
Size Larger
Compare the K-5 vs the K-x
Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Canon Rebel T2i

Entry-level DSLR

$544 - $949 body only

$649 - $867 with 18-55mm lens
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Image stabilization No image stabilization
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the Rebel T2i vs the K-x
Nikon D90

Nikon D90

Entry-level DSLR

$897 body only

$1,047 with 55-200mm lens
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Image stabilization No image stabilization
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the D90 vs the K-x

Pentax X90 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$300
Zoom Much more zoom
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the X90
Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX

Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX

Super zoom
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Size Slightly larger
Compare the Easyshare Z990 MAX vs the X90
Fujifilm FinePix HS10

Fujifilm FinePix HS10

Super zoom
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Size Significantly larger
Weight Significantly heavier
Compare the FinePix HS10 vs the X90
Fujifilm FinePix S4000

Fujifilm FinePix S4000

Super zoom

$215
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Zoom More zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the FinePix S4000 vs the X90
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$347 - $380
Zoom Much more zoom
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Size Larger
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the X90

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