Pentax H90 vs Sony W610
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
30
97 Imaging
38 Features
20 Overall
30
Pentax H90 vs Sony W610 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
Pentax H90 vs Sony W610 Overview
Following is a thorough comparison of the Pentax H90 versus Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the H90 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe H90 was brought out 23 months earlier than the W610 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the H90 matches up vs the W610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax H90 vs Sony W610 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio H90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax H90 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Sony W610
H90 | W610 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Pentax H90
W610 | H90 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 23 months |
Common features in the Pentax H90 and Sony W610
H90 | W610 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Pentax H90 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax H90 has outer dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
See the Pentax H90 versus Sony W610 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the H90 against the W610.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and W610 is 93 and 97 respectively.
Pentax H90 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the H90 and W610.
As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W610 to produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged H90 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Pentax H90 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Pentax Optio H90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax Optio H90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-25 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Prime | BIONZ |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 153 gr (0.34 lb) | 113 gr (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 250 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI68 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $150 | $200 |