Pentax W90 vs Sony NEX-5R

The following is a extensive review of the Pentax W90 vs Sony NEX-5R, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the W90 (12MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the W90 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The W90 was revealed 3 years prior to the NEX-5R which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the W90 grades versus the NEX-5R for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax W90 has got exterior dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the W90 compared to the NEX-5R.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W90 and NEX-5R is 94 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the W90 and NEX-5R.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The W90 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-5R will resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged W90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.