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Pentax E90 vs Sony W800

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Pentax E90 vs Sony W800 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 W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Pentax E90 vs Sony W800 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Pentax E90 and Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and W800 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The E90 was introduced 5 years earlier than the W800 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E90 grades against the W800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Sony W800

 E90 W800 

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Pentax E90

 W800 E90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months

Common features in the Pentax E90 and Sony W800

 E90 W800 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Pentax E90 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax E90 enjoys exterior 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) while the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E90 versus the W800.

Pentax E90 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E90 and W800 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Pentax E90 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E90 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E90 and W800.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W800 to render more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged E90 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax E90 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Pentax E90 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E90 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E90 Portrait photography features
Sony W800 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax E90 Street photography details
Sony W800 Street photography details
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W800 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E90 Travel photography factors
Sony W800 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than others (125 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E90 Landscape photography information
Sony W800 Landscape photography information
22
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax E90
Vlogging with Sony W800
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
33
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Pentax E90 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E90 and Sony W800
 Pentax Optio E90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio E90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-25 2014-02-13
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus distance 6cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / 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
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 data format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
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) 125g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 model 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $100 $90