Pentax H90 vs Sony A330

Below is a extensive analysis of the Pentax H90 and Sony A330, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the H90 (12MP) and the A330 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the H90 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The H90 was launched 9 months later than the A330 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the H90 matches up versus the A330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio H90 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax H90 Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax H90 features external measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A330 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Examine the Pentax H90 and Sony A330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the H90 against the A330.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and A330 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the H90 and A330.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The H90 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Pentax H90 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern H90 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.