Pentax E90 vs Sony WX5
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Pentax E90 vs Sony WX5 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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2010
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Pentax E90 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the E90 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E90 scores against the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio E90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are available at Pentax E90 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Sony WX5
| E90 | WX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Pentax E90
| WX5 | E90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax E90 and Sony WX5
| E90 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | July 2010 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Pentax E90 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax E90 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the E90 compared to the WX5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E90 and WX5 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Pentax E90 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E90 and WX5.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX5 to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
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Pentax E90 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Pentax Optio E90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Optio E90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-25 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Prime | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 3 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 32-95mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 6cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 2.8" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 145 grams (0.32 lbs) | 146 grams (0.32 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| 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 ID | 2 x AA | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $100 | $250 |
