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Pentax E85 vs Sony W610

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Pentax Optio E85 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Pentax E85 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Pentax E85
(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
  • Launched September 2009
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Pentax E85 vs Sony W610 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Pentax E85 versus Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The E85 was revealed 3 years earlier than the W610 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E85 grades versus the W610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Sony W610

 E85 W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Pentax E85

 W610 E85 
RevealedJanuary 2012September 2009Newer by 28 months

Common features in the Pentax E85 and Sony W610

 E85 W610 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Pentax E85 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax E85 comes with physical measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax E85 versus Sony W610 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the E85 vs the W610.

Pentax E85 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E85 and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Pentax E85 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E85 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E85 and W610.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W610 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E85 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax E85 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Pentax E85 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E85 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax E85
Portrait photography with Sony W610
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
lighter than competition in class (113g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax E85
Sports photography with Sony W610
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E85 Travel photography factors
Sony W610 Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (113g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax E85
Landscape photography with Sony W610
23
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
33
pretty wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax E85
Vlogging with Sony W610
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Pentax E85 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E85 and Sony W610
 Pentax Optio E85Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio E85 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-09-17 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 250 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI95 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $200