Pentax E85 vs Sony W220
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10 Overall
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Pentax E85 vs Sony W220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
- Released September 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
- 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
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On this page, we are analyzing the Pentax E85 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E85 was brought out 9 months after the W220 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the E85 scores against the W220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Sony W220
| E85 | W220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2009 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Pentax E85
| W220 | E85 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Pentax E85 and Sony W220
| E85 | W220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Pentax E85 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax E85 has got external dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E85 versus the W220.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E85 and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Pentax E85 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E85 and W220.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer E85 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Pentax E85 vs Sony W220 Specifications
| Pentax Optio E85 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Optio E85 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-09-17 | 2009-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | f/2.8-7.1 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 2 secs | 1 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 145g (0.32 lb) | 147g (0.32 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | D-LI95 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $0 | $160 |