Pentax W90 vs Sony W710
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Pentax W90 vs Sony W710 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Launched February 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2013

Pentax W90 vs Sony W710 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Pentax W90 vs Sony W710, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the W90 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The W90 was introduced 3 years prior to the W710 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the W90 matches up vs the W710 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Pentax W90 vs Sony W710 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio W90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are available at Pentax W90 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Sony W710
W90 | W710 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Pentax W90
W710 | W90 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 34 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax W90 and Sony W710
W90 | W710 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Pentax W90 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax W90 offers external dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax W90 vs Sony W710 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the W90 and the W710.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W90 and W710 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Pentax W90 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the W90 and W710.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W710 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older W90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax W90 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax W90 vs Sony W710 Specifications
Pentax Optio W90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax Optio W90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-02-24 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Prime | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 164g (0.36 lb) | 114g (0.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI68 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $120 | $90 |