Pentax E90 vs Sony W650
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Pentax E90 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
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Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax E90 versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and W650 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E90 was launched 23 months prior to the W650 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E90 matches up against the W650 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio E90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax E90 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Sony W650
| E90 | W650 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Pentax E90
| W650 | E90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 23 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax E90 and Sony W650
| E90 | W650 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Pentax E90 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax E90 provides outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E90 and the W650.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E90 and W650 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Pentax E90 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E90 and W650.
Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W650 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E90 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Pentax E90 vs Sony W650 Specifications
| Pentax Optio E90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Optio E90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-25 | 2012-01-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Prime | BIONZ |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 3 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 32-95mm (3.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 6cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 | 145 gr (0.32 lb) | 124 gr (0.27 lb) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| 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 life | - | 220 pictures |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $100 | $140 |