Pentax W90 vs Sony W530

Here, we will be matching up the Pentax W90 versus Sony W530, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the W90 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W90 was launched 10 months before the W530 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the W90 grades versus the W530 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio W90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax W90 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Pentax W90 has got external 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 W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the W90 compared to the W530.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the W90 and W530 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the W90 and W530.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W530 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older W90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.