Pentax W90 vs Sony HX200V
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Pentax W90 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Released February 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Introduced May 2012
- Earlier Model is Sony HX100V
- Successor is Sony HX300

Pentax W90 vs Sony HX200V Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Pentax W90 vs Sony HX200V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the W90 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The W90 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the HX200V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the W90 scores against the HX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax W90 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio W90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax W90 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Sony HX200V
W90 | HX200V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Pentax W90
HX200V | W90 | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 26 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax W90 and Sony HX200V
W90 | HX200V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Pentax W90 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax W90 provides outer dimensions 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 HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Check out the Pentax W90 vs Sony HX200V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the W90 versus the HX200V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W90 and HX200V is 94 and 66 respectively.

Pentax W90 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the W90 and HX200V.
To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX200V to result in extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older W90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax W90 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax W90 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Pentax Optio W90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax Optio W90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-02-24 | 2012-05-11 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Prime | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | 12.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 164g (0.36 lbs) | 583g (1.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 450 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI68 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $120 | $480 |