Pentax W90 vs Sony W730

Here, we will be looking at the Pentax W90 versus Sony W730, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the W90 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W90 was manufactured 3 years before the W730 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the W90 grades vs the W730 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio W90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax W90 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax W90 comes with outside measurements 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 W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax W90 versus Sony W730 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the W90 and the W730.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W90 and W730 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the W90 and W730.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony W730 to show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older W90 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.