Pentax W90 vs Sony T99

Below, we are contrasting the Pentax W90 and Sony T99, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the W90 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W90 was launched 4 months prior to the T99 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the W90 grades vs the T99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio W90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The complete galleries are available at Pentax W90 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax W90 has physical measurements 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 T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the W90 vs the T99.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W90 and T99 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the W90 and T99.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony T99 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.