Pentax W90 vs Sony TX1

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Pentax W90 vs Sony TX1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the W90 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is relatively close but the W90 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The W90 was released 7 months later than the TX1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the W90 scores vs the TX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio W90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax W90 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax W90 features outer 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) whilst the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax W90 vs Sony TX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the W90 against the TX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the W90 and TX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the W90 and TX1.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The W90 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax W90 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern W90 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.