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Pentax W90 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Pentax Optio W90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Pentax W90 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Pentax W90
(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
Sony HX200V
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Sony HX200V

 W90 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Pentax W90

 HX200V W90 
IntroducedMay 2012February 2010More recent by 26 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Pentax W90 and Sony HX200V

 W90 HX200V 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax W90 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

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

Pentax W90 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax W90 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W90 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W90 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX200V Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18MP)
features face detection focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax W90 Street photography factors
Sony HX200V Street photography factors
54
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
51
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W90 Sports photography information
Sony HX200V Sports photography information
24
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
56
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (450 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax W90 Travel photography information
Sony HX200V Travel photography information
64
environment sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
good battery power (450 CIPA)
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (583 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax W90
Landscape photography with Sony HX200V
37
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
good battery power (450 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax W90 Vlogging advice
Sony HX200V Vlogging advice
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
27
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (583 grams)
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Pentax W90 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W90 and Sony HX200V
 Pentax Optio W90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
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
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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