Pentax H90 vs Sony W220

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").

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and W220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

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.