Pentax H90 vs Sony A350

On this page, we will be comparing the Pentax H90 vs Sony A350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the H90 (12MP) and the A350 (14MP) is relatively similar but the H90 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The H90 was announced 20 months after the A350 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the H90 grades vs the A350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio H90 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax H90 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax H90 enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Pentax H90 vs Sony A350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the H90 vs the A350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and A350 is 93 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the H90 and A350.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The H90 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A350 will offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent H90 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.