Pentax W90 vs Sony A380

Let's examine more in depth at the Pentax W90 and Sony A380, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the W90 (12MP) and the A380 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the W90 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The W90 was manufactured 7 months later than the A380 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the W90 grades against the A380 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio W90 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax W90 Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax W90 comes with exterior measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony A380 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax W90 and Sony A380 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the W90 and the A380.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W90 and A380 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the W90 and A380.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The W90 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A380 will provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer W90 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.