Pentax W90 vs Sony W800
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Pentax W90 vs Sony W800 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)
- 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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Pentax W90 vs Sony W800 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio W90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax W90 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Sony W800
W90 | W800 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Pentax W90
W800 | W90 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | February 2010 | More modern by 48 months |
Common features in the Pentax W90 and Sony W800
W90 | W800 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W90 and W800 is 94 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax W90 vs Sony W800 Specifications
Pentax Optio W90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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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 |