Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H90
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Introduced February 2012

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H90 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony H90, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The WG-10 was manufactured 16 months after the H90 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WG-10 scores vs the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H90 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-10 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony H90
WG-10 | H90 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 16 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Pentax WG-10
H90 | WG-10 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony H90
WG-10 | H90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-10 enjoys outside dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony H90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-10 compared to the H90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and H90 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-10 and H90.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony H90 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern WG-10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Pentax WG-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax WG-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-06-21 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.7 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 1.20 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 lb) | 222g (0.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 260 photos | 290 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $0 | $230 |