Pentax H90 vs Sony W220
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![Pentax Optio H90 front Pentax Optio H90 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-H90/Pentax-H90-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W220/Sony-W220-front.jpg)
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Pentax H90 vs Sony W220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
- 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
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Pentax H90 vs Sony W220 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Pentax H90 and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the H90 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/No-Surprise-Pentax-17-Pre-Orders-218x150.jpg)
The H90 was revealed 13 months after the W220 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the H90 scores vs the W220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Pentax H90 vs Sony W220 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio H90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are available at Pentax H90 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Sony W220
H90 | W220 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Pentax H90
W220 | H90 |
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Common features in the Pentax H90 and Sony W220
H90 | W220 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Pentax H90 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax H90 provides physical measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Pentax H90 and Sony W220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the H90 compared to the W220.
![Pentax H90 vs Sony W220 size comparison Pentax H90 vs Sony W220 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-H90-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W220-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and W220 is 93 and 95 respectively.
![Pentax H90 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison Pentax H90 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-H90-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W220-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax H90 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the H90 and W220.
To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images although you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent H90 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
![Pentax H90 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison Pentax H90 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-Optio-H90-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W220-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax H90 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax H90 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax H90 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-H90-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W220-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax H90 vs Sony W220 Specifications
Pentax Optio H90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax Optio H90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-25 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Prime | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-7.1 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 153 gr (0.34 lbs) | 147 gr (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 model | D-LI68 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $150 | $160 |