Pentax W90 vs Sony HX10V

The following is a in depth comparison of the Pentax W90 versus Sony HX10V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the W90 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W90 was introduced 24 months before the HX10V making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the W90 scores versus the HX10V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio W90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax W90 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax W90 has got outside measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax W90 versus Sony HX10V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the W90 against the HX10V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the W90 and HX10V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the W90 and HX10V.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX10V to offer extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged W90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.