Pentax W90 vs Sony NEX-5N

The following is a in-depth overview of the Pentax W90 and Sony NEX-5N, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the W90 (12MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the W90 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The W90 was unveiled 19 months earlier than the NEX-5N which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the W90 grades versus the NEX-5N in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio W90 & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax W90 Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax W90 offers exterior dimensions 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 NEX-5N has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the W90 vs the NEX-5N.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the W90 and NEX-5N is 94 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the W90 and NEX-5N.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The W90 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-5N will produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged W90 will be behind in sensor technology.