Pentax E90 vs Sony W290

Lets look more in depth at the Pentax E90 versus Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the E90 (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The E90 was brought out 12 months later than the W290 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the E90 scores versus the W290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio E90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are available at Pentax E90 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E90 features outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E90 and the W290.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E90 and W290 is 94 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E90 and W290.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W290 to render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher E90 provides an edge in sensor innovation.