Pentax W90 vs Sony H55
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![Pentax Optio W90 front Pentax Optio W90 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-W90/Pentax-W90-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H55/Sony-H55-front.jpg)
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Pentax W90 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Revealed February 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010
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Pentax W90 vs Sony H55 Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Pentax W90 versus Sony H55, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the W90 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The W90 was unveiled 3 months earlier than the H55 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the W90 scores versus the H55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Pentax W90 vs Sony H55 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio W90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are provided at Pentax W90 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Sony H55
W90 | H55 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Pentax W90
H55 | W90 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax W90 and Sony H55
W90 | H55 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Pentax W90 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax W90 provides outside measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check out the Pentax W90 versus Sony H55 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the W90 against the H55.
![Pentax W90 vs Sony H55 size comparison Pentax W90 vs Sony H55 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-W90-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H55-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W90 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.
![Pentax W90 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison Pentax W90 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-W90-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H55-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax W90 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the W90 and H55.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H55 to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively.
![Pentax W90 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison Pentax W90 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-Optio-W90-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H55-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax W90 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax W90 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax W90 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-W90-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H55-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax W90 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Pentax Optio W90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax Optio W90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-02-24 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Prime | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 164 grams (0.36 lbs) | 200 grams (0.44 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | D-LI68 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $120 | $235 |