Pentax W90 vs Sony W220

Here, we are evaluating the Pentax W90 versus Sony W220, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the W90 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W90 was introduced 14 months later than the W220 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the W90 grades against the W220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio W90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax W90 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax W90 comes with outside dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax W90 versus Sony W220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the W90 against the W220.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W90 and W220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W90 and W220.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent W90 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.