Pentax W90 vs Sony RX100
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Pentax W90 vs Sony RX100 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)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released August 2012
- Replacement is Sony RX100 II
Pentax W90 vs Sony RX100 Overview
Following is a in depth overview of the Pentax W90 and Sony RX100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the W90 (12MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the W90 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe W90 was revealed 3 years before the RX100 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the W90 grades against the RX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax W90 vs Sony RX100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio W90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are provided at Pentax W90 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Sony RX100
W90 | RX100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Pentax W90
RX100 | W90 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | February 2010 | More modern by 30 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax W90 and Sony RX100
W90 | RX100 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Pentax W90 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Pentax W90 offers physical dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Examine the Pentax W90 and Sony RX100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the W90 against the RX100.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W90 and RX100 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Pentax W90 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the W90 and RX100.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The W90 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged W90 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Pentax W90 vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Pentax Optio W90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax Optio W90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 |
Category | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-02-24 | 2012-08-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Prime | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 164g (0.36 lbs) | 240g (0.53 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 390 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI68 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $120 | $448 |