Pentax WS80 vs Sony HX90V

Below is a extensive comparison of the Pentax WS80 versus Sony HX90V, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the WS80 (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WS80 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the HX90V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the WS80 matches up vs the HX90V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WS80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WS80 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax WS80 features physical dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WS80 versus Sony HX90V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the WS80 against the HX90V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WS80 and HX90V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WS80 and HX90V.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX90V to result in more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older WS80 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.