Pentax W90 vs Sony H300

The following is a extended review of the Pentax W90 versus Sony H300, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the W90 (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W90 was unveiled 5 years prior to the H300 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the W90 grades against the H300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio W90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The full galleries are provided at Pentax W90 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Pentax W90 features exterior measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Look at the Pentax W90 versus Sony H300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the W90 vs the H300.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the W90 and H300 is 94 and 63 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the W90 and H300.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony H300 to resolve extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged W90 is going to be behind in sensor technology.