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Pentax WS80 vs Sony T900

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27
Pentax Optio WS80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Pentax WS80 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released February 2009
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Pentax WS80 vs Sony T900 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Pentax WS80 vs Sony T900, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WS80 (10MP) and the T900 (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WS80 was announced 6 months after the T900 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WS80 grades versus the T900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Sony T900

 WS80 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Pentax WS80

 T900 WS80 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax WS80 and Sony T900

 WS80 T900 
ReleasedAugust 2009February 2009Same age
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Pentax WS80 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax WS80 has outside dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the WS80 against the T900.

Pentax WS80 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WS80 and T900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Pentax WS80 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WS80 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WS80 and T900.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony T900 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Pentax WS80 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Pentax WS80 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WS80 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WS80 Portrait photography information
Sony T900 Portrait photography information
25
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WS80 Street photography details
Sony T900 Street photography details
59
weather proofing
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WS80 Sports photography details
Sony T900 Sports photography details
23
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WS80 Travel photography features
Sony T900 Travel photography features
61
lighter than others (125 grams)
weather proofing
has built in flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WS80
Landscape photography with Sony T900
31
you can focus manually
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T900 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
28
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Pentax WS80 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WS80 and Sony T900
 Pentax Optio WS80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio WS80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-05 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-4.7 f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 143g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID D-LI68 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $220 $300