Pentax H90 vs Sony NEX-5R

Here, we are comparing the Pentax H90 and Sony NEX-5R, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the H90 (12MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the H90 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The H90 was introduced 3 years before the NEX-5R which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the H90 matches up against the NEX-5R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio H90 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax H90 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax H90 enjoys physical 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 NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax H90 and Sony NEX-5R in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the H90 and the NEX-5R.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and NEX-5R is 93 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the H90 and NEX-5R.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The H90 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-5R will give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged H90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.