Pentax W90 vs Sony WX50
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Pentax W90 vs Sony WX50 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
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In this write-up, we will be comparing the Pentax W90 and Sony WX50, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the W90 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe W90 was manufactured 23 months prior to the WX50 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the W90 matches up versus the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio W90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax W90 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Sony WX50
| W90 | WX50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Pentax W90
| WX50 | W90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | February 2010 | More modern by 23 months |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax W90 and Sony WX50
| W90 | WX50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Pentax W90 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax W90 enjoys exterior measurements 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 WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the W90 compared to the WX50.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the W90 and WX50 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Pentax W90 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the W90 and WX50.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX50 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged W90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax W90 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
| Pentax Optio W90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Optio W90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-02-24 | 2012-01-30 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Prime | BIONZ |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 461k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | 164g (0.36 pounds) | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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 life | - | 240 photographs |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI68 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $120 | $250 |
