Pentax W90 vs Sony S980
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Pentax W90 vs Sony S980 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
- Introduced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed February 2009
Pentax W90 vs Sony S980 Overview
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax W90 and Sony S980, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the W90 (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe W90 was manufactured 13 months after the S980 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the W90 matches up versus the S980 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax W90 vs Sony S980 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio W90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax W90 Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Sony S980
W90 | S980 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Pentax W90
S980 | W90 |
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Common features in the Pentax W90 and Sony S980
W90 | S980 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Pentax W90 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax W90 has 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) and the Sony S980 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax W90 and Sony S980 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the W90 and the S980.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W90 and S980 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Pentax W90 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the W90 and S980.
All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer W90 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Pentax W90 vs Sony S980 Specifications
Pentax Optio W90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax Optio W90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-02-24 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Prime | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 164 gr (0.36 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 ID | D-LI68 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $120 | $300 |