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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H90

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Pentax WG-10
(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
Sony H90
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony H90

 WG-10 H90 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2012Newer by 16 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Pentax WG-10

 H90 WG-10 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony H90

 WG-10 H90 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H90 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography factors
Sony H90 Portrait photography factors
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography factors
Sony H90 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography features
Sony H90 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (222 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography features
Sony H90 Landscape photography features
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging details
Sony H90 Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than others (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Sony H90
 Pentax WG-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
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