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Pentax W90 vs Sony S2000

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Pentax Optio W90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Pentax W90 vs Sony S2000 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 S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Pentax W90 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Pentax W90 versus Sony S2000, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the W90 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W90 was unveiled 2 months later than the S2000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the W90 grades vs the S2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Sony S2000

 W90 S2000 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Pentax W90

 S2000 W90 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax W90 and Sony S2000

 W90 S2000 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Pentax W90 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax W90 has outer measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax W90 versus Sony S2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the W90 vs the S2000.

Pentax W90 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the W90 and S2000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Pentax W90 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W90 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the W90 and S2000.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Pentax W90 to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Pentax W90 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Pentax W90 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W90 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax W90 Street photography info
Sony S2000 Street photography info
54
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W90 Sports photography details
Sony S2000 Sports photography details
24
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax W90 Travel photography advice
Sony S2000 Travel photography advice
64
environment proof
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W90 Landscape photography info
Sony S2000 Landscape photography info
36
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
screen is a good size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax W90 Vlogging details
Sony S2000 Vlogging details
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
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Pentax W90 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W90 and Sony S2000
 Pentax Optio W90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio W90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-24 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $120 $225