Pentax E90 vs Sony WX50
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Pentax E90 vs Sony WX50 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
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Following is a complete overview of the Pentax E90 vs Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and WX50 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe E90 was released 24 months before the WX50 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E90 grades vs the WX50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio E90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are available at Pentax E90 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Sony WX50
| E90 | WX50 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Pentax E90
| WX50 | E90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax E90 and Sony WX50
| E90 | WX50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Pentax E90 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax E90 offers external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax E90 vs Sony WX50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E90 vs the WX50.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E90 and WX50 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Pentax E90 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E90 and WX50.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX50 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged E90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax E90 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
| Pentax Optio E90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Optio E90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-01-25 | 2012-01-30 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 | 10MP | 16MP |
| 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 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 3 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 32-95mm (3.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 6cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 461k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 | - | 240 images |
| Battery type | - | 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 recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $100 | $250 |