Pentax H90 vs Sony WX70

Here is a detailed review of the Pentax H90 vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the H90 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H90 was revealed 24 months prior to the WX70 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the H90 grades vs the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio H90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are available at Pentax H90 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax H90 has got external measurements 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 WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the H90 versus the WX70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and WX70 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the H90 and WX70.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX70 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older H90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.