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Pentax E90 vs Sony W370

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Pentax E90 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Pentax E90 vs Sony W370 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Pentax E90 and Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and W370 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The E90 was brought out about the same time to the W370 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E90 scores vs the W370 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Sony W370

 E90 W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Pentax E90

 W370 E90 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax E90 and Sony W370

 E90 W370 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Pentax E90 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax E90 has external measurements 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 W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the E90 against the W370.

Pentax E90 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E90 and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Pentax E90 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E90 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E90 and W370.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W370 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.

Pentax E90 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Pentax E90 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E90 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E90 Portrait photography factors
Sony W370 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E90 Sports photography highlights
Sony W370 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax E90
Travel photography with Sony W370
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
58
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E90 Landscape photography advice
Sony W370 Landscape photography advice
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E90 Vlogging advice
Sony W370 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Pentax E90 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E90 and Sony W370
 Pentax Optio E90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio E90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-25 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-95mm (3.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus range 6cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lb) 179 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $100 $230