Pentax E90 vs Sony H200

The following is a extended review of the Pentax E90 vs Sony H200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The E90 was released 3 years prior to the H200 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E90 matches up against the H200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio E90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax E90 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax E90 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Compare the Pentax E90 vs Sony H200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the E90 against the H200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E90 and H200 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E90 and H200.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony H200 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E90 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.