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Pentax H90 vs Sony W610

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio H90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Pentax H90 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Pentax H90
(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
Sony W610
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Sony W610

 H90 W610 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Pentax H90

 W610 H90 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 23 months

Common features in the Pentax H90 and Sony W610

 H90 W610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Pentax H90 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and W610 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Pentax H90 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax H90 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Pentax H90 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax H90 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax H90 Portrait photography details
Sony W610 Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax H90 Street photography advice
Sony W610 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (113g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
good MP (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax H90 Travel photography factors
Sony W610 Travel photography factors
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (113g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax H90 Landscape photography information
Sony W610 Landscape photography information
36
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
33
decently wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax H90 Vlogging highlights
Sony W610 Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Pentax H90 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Sony W610
 Pentax Optio H90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
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