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Pentax W90 vs Sony W800

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Pentax Optio W90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Pentax W90 vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Pentax W90
(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
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Pentax W90 vs Sony W800 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Pentax W90 vs Sony W800, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the W90 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W90 was revealed 5 years earlier than the W800 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the W90 scores against the W800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Sony W800

 W90 W800 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Pentax W90

 W800 W90 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2010More modern by 48 months

Common features in the Pentax W90 and Sony W800

 W90 W800 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Pentax W90 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax W90 enjoys outside dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax W90 vs Sony W800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the W90 against the W800.

Pentax W90 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W90 and W800 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Pentax W90 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W90 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the W90 and W800.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W800 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged W90 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax W90 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Pentax W90 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W90 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W90 Portrait photography details
Sony W800 Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax W90 as a Street photography camera
Sony W800 as a Street photography camera
54
weather proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (125 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W90 Sports photography advice
Sony W800 Sports photography advice
24
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax W90 Travel photography information
Sony W800 Travel photography information
64
weather proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than average (125 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W90 Landscape photography information
Sony W800 Landscape photography information
37
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax W90
Vlogging with Sony W800
25
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than average (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Pentax W90 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W90 and Sony W800
 Pentax Optio W90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio W90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-24 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model D-LI68 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $120 $90