Pentax W90 vs Sony W370

In this article, we will be reviewing the Pentax W90 versus Sony W370, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the W90 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W90 was launched 2 months after the W370 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the W90 matches up vs the W370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio W90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax W90 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax W90 enjoys physical measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the W90 versus the W370.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W90 and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the W90 and W370.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W370 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.