Pentax W90 vs Sony W610

Its time to take a closer look at the Pentax W90 versus Sony W610, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the W90 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W90 was launched 22 months prior to the W610 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the W90 matches up against the W610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio W90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax W90 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax W90 offers exterior 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 W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Pentax W90 versus Sony W610 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the W90 compared to the W610.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W90 and W610 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the W90 and W610.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W610 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older W90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.