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Pentax E90 vs Sony W710

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Pentax E90 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Pentax E90
(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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Pentax E90 vs Sony W710 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Pentax E90 vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and W710 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The E90 was revealed 3 years earlier than the W710 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E90 grades versus the W710 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Sony W710

 E90 W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Pentax E90

 W710 E90 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 35 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax E90 and Sony W710

 E90 W710 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Pentax E90 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E90 has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax E90 vs Sony W710 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the E90 versus the W710.

Pentax E90 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E90 and W710 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Pentax E90 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E90 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E90 and W710.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W710 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older E90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax E90 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Pentax E90 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E90 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax E90
Portrait photography with Sony W710
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Street photography camera
Sony W710 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than others (114g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E90 Sports photography details
Sony W710 Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E90 Travel photography info
Sony W710 Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than others (114 grams)
includes focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax E90
Landscape photography with Sony W710
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
38
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax E90
Vlogging with Sony W710
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
34
relatively wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Pentax E90 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E90 and Sony W710
 Pentax Optio E90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio E90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-25 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 3 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-95mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 6cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $100 $90