Pentax W90 vs Sony WX150

Here is a extensive overview of the Pentax W90 and Sony WX150, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the W90 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W90 was introduced 24 months before the WX150 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the W90 grades against the WX150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio W90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax W90 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax W90 has got outside dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Pentax W90 and Sony WX150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the W90 against the WX150.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W90 and WX150 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the W90 and WX150.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX150 to offer extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older W90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.