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Predecessor: |
Pentax X70
X70 vs X90
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Successor: |
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Model Number: |
X90 |
WX500 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
EVF |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$399.95 |
$329.95 |
Street Price: |
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$348.00 |
Date Available: |
2010-04-30 |
2015-06-30 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
15.4 oz
(438 g)
includes batteries
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8.3 oz
(236 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.4 x
3.3 x
4.3 in.
(112 x
84 x
109 mm)
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4.0 x
2.3 x
1.4 in.
(102 x
58 x
36 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Sony Exmor R |
Effective Megapixels: |
12.1 |
18.2 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.33 inch |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.53 microns |
1.26 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3, 16:9 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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None |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2672
(10.7 MP,
3:2), 4000 x 2256
(9.0 MP,
Other), 2992 x 2992
(9.0 MP,
1:1), 3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1024 x 768
(0.8 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
4896 x 3672
(18.0 MP,
4:3), 4896 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4896 x 2752
(13.5 MP,
16:9), 3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2432
(8.9 MP,
3:2), 3648 x 2056
(7.5 MP,
Other), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 2592 x 1728
(4.5 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 7152 x 1080
(7.7 MP,
Other), 4912 x 1920
(9.4 MP,
Other), 4912 x 1080
(5.3 MP,
Other), 3424 x 1920
(6.6 MP,
16:9), 11520 x 1080
(12.4 MP,
Other) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
1.2 |
10.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30/15)
640x480 (30/15)
320x240 (30/15)
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1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
1280x720 (30p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
XAVC S, AVCHD 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
Pentax; 14 elements in 11 groups with 4 asph. and 3 ED elements |
ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* Lens, 11 elements in 10 groups (5 aspheric elements) |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
26 -
676mm
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24 -
720mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
4.6 -
119.6mm
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4.1 -
123mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
26.00x |
30.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/2.8 (Wide) - f/5.0 (Tele) |
f/3.5 (W) / f/6.4(T) - f/8; 5-blade Iris Diaphragm |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
40 cm to Infinity
15.7 in to Infinity
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5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
30 cm
0.4 -
11.8 in
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 6.25x; Intelligent Zoom up to 162.5x at VGA |
Up to 2x Clear Image, up to 4x Digital Zoom |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast detect with Face-priority AF; 9-area Auto, 99-area manual select, center |
Contrast Detection AF: Wide, Center, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), Expanded Flexible Spot, Continuous AF (Advanced sports & Movie Only) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
No |
No |
Viewfinder: |
EVF / LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
EVF; 200K dots with diopter control |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
2.7 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
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921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
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No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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3200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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80 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto (80-1600), Digital SR (80-6400*), Manual (80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*) (*3200 and 6400 at 5MP) |
Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 12800*; * Achieved by using "By Pixel Super Resolution" technology and overlay burst shooting |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Manual |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Cool White, Fluorescent Day White, Fluorescent Daylight, Incandescent, Flash, Custom, One Push |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 4 sec |
1/2000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF area |
Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Sport, Digital SR, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Backlight, Half Length Portrait (3M), Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Stage Lighting (2M), Surf & Snow, Baby, Kids, Pet, Food, Fireworks, Frame Composite (3M), Party, Museum, Sunset, Digital Wide (5M), Digital Panorama (2M per frame) |
Scene Modes: Portrait, Advanced Sports Shooting, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR, Pet Mode, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Soft Skin, High Sensitivity, Intelligent Sweep Panorama; Effects: Toy camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color, High Contrast Mono., Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Richtone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration |
Self Timer: |
10 or 2 seconds |
2, 5, 10; 3 shots seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye |
Auto, Flash On, Slow Sync., Flash Off, Rear Sync.; Red-eye reduction available |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
30 ft (wide, auto ISO), 17 ft (tele, auto ISO) |
ISO Auto: 0.3 to 5.4m (W) / 2.5 to 3.0m (T) |
Max Flash Sync: |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC |
MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
No |
No |
Uncompressed Format: |
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Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
XAVC S, AVCHD 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio |
Included Memory: |
31.2 MB |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
Internal |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
Yes |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
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Via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
HDMI Out (type D) |
Micro (Type-D) HDMI |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
3.25 |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
1.2 |
10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
9 |
10 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.65 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.62 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.009 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
2.9 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
6.5 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
255 shots |
390 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary D-LI106 |
Proprietary NP-BX1 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary D-LI106 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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No |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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Yes |
Included Software: |
Software CD-ROM S-SW87 |
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OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP/Vista/7; Mac OS X 10.3.9+ |
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Notes & Features: |
Sensor-shift Shake Reduction, 720p HD Movies, HDMI Output, Continuous Mode up to 11 fps at 5MP. |
Available in black or white. |