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Pentax W90 vs Sony WX350

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Pentax Optio W90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Pentax W90 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released February 2010
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Pentax W90 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Pentax W90 versus Sony WX350, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the W90 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The W90 was unveiled 5 years prior to the WX350 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the W90 grades versus the WX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Sony WX350

 W90 WX350 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Pentax W90

 WX350 W90 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2010Fresher by 48 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax W90 and Sony WX350

 W90 WX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Pentax W90 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax W90 has exterior measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax W90 versus Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the W90 against the WX350.

Pentax W90 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the W90 and WX350 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Pentax W90 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W90 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the W90 and WX350.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX350 to provide extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older W90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax W90 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Pentax W90 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W90 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
good MP (18MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax W90 Street photography information
Sony WX350 Street photography information
54
environment sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (164g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W90 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
24
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (470 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax W90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
great battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than others (164 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W90 Landscape photography details
Sony WX350 Landscape photography details
37
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
great battery pack (470 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax W90
Vlogging with Sony WX350
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (164g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Pentax W90 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W90 and Sony WX350
 Pentax Optio W90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio W90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-24 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 470 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $120 $270