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Pentax X90 vs Sony W220

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Pentax X90 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Pentax X90
(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
Sony W220
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Sony W220

 X90 W220 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2009Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Pentax X90

 W220 X90 

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Sony W220

 X90 W220 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax X90 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and W220 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax X90 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax X90
Portrait photography with Sony W220
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 Street photography highlights
Sony W220 Street photography highlights
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax X90
Sports photography with Sony W220
42
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 Travel photography information
Sony W220 Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 Landscape photography factors
Sony W220 Landscape photography factors
35
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 Vlogging highlights
Sony W220 Vlogging highlights
23
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Pentax X90 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Sony W220
 Pentax X90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
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