Pentax X90 vs Sony W220
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Pentax X90 vs Sony W220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
- Launched July 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
- 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
Pentax X90 vs Sony W220 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Pentax X90 vs Sony W220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe X90 was unveiled 19 months after the W220 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the X90 matches up vs the W220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax X90 vs Sony W220 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are provided at Pentax X90 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Sony W220
X90 | W220 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Pentax X90
W220 | X90 |
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Common features in the Pentax X90 and Sony W220
X90 | W220 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Pentax X90 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X90 has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax X90 vs Sony W220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the X90 against the W220.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and W220 is 69 and 95 respectively.
Pentax X90 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and W220.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images although you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern X90 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax X90 vs Sony W220 Specifications
Pentax X90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax X90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Prime | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-7.1 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | - | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 428 gr (0.94 pounds) | 147 gr (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 ID | D-L106 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $350 | $160 |