Pentax W60 vs Sony HX90V

Following is a extended assessment of the Pentax W60 versus Sony HX90V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the W60 (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W60 was released 6 years before the HX90V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the W60 grades vs the HX90V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio W60 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax W60 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax W60 provides exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax W60 versus Sony HX90V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the W60 against the HX90V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W60 and HX90V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the W60 and HX90V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX90V to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged W60 will be behind in sensor innovation.