Pentax E90 vs Sony W730
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![Pentax Optio E90 front Pentax Optio E90 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-E90/Pentax-E90-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W730/Sony-W730-front.jpg)
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Pentax E90 vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
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Pentax E90 vs Sony W730 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Pentax E90 versus Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and W730 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The E90 was released 3 years before the W730 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E90 matches up vs the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Pentax E90 vs Sony W730 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio E90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are available at Pentax E90 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Sony W730
E90 | W730 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Pentax E90
W730 | E90 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 35 months |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax E90 and Sony W730
E90 | W730 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Pentax E90 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax E90 has got outside 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 W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Pentax E90 versus Sony W730 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E90 compared to the W730.
![Pentax E90 vs Sony W730 size comparison Pentax E90 vs Sony W730 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-E90-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W730-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E90 and W730 is 94 and 96 respectively.
![Pentax E90 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison Pentax E90 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-E90-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W730-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax E90 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E90 and W730.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W730 to show more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older E90 will be behind in sensor tech.
![Pentax E90 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison Pentax E90 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-Optio-E90-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W730-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax E90 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax E90 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax E90 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-E90-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W730-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax E90 vs Sony W730 Specifications
Pentax Optio E90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax Optio E90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-25 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Prime | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 32-95mm (3.0x) | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 6cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145g (0.32 lb) | 122g (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 life | - | 240 photographs |
Type of battery | - | 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $100 | $138 |