Pentax W90 vs Sony NEX-5T

Following is a in-depth overview of the Pentax W90 versus Sony NEX-5T, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the W90 (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the W90 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The W90 was announced 4 years earlier than the NEX-5T which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the W90 matches up vs the NEX-5T in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio W90 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax W90 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax W90 provides physical measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

See the Pentax W90 versus Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the W90 versus the NEX-5T.

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

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the W90 and NEX-5T.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The W90 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-5T will resolve more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged W90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.