Pentax W90 vs Sony A560

Following is a detailed comparison of the Pentax W90 and Sony A560, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the W90 (12MP) and the A560 (14MP) is relatively similar but the W90 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The W90 was announced 6 months earlier than the A560 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the W90 scores vs the A560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio W90 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax W90 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax W90 has got exterior measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony A560 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax W90 and Sony A560 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the W90 and the A560.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W90 and A560 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the W90 and A560.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The W90 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A560 will deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.