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Pentax X90 vs Sony W320

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Pentax X90 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Released July 2010
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Pentax X90 vs Sony W320 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Pentax X90 and Sony W320, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The X90 was manufactured 6 months after the W320 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the X90 grades against the W320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Sony W320

 X90 W320 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Pentax X90

 W320 X90 

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Sony W320

 X90 W320 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Pentax X90 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 comes with exterior measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Pentax X90 and Sony W320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the X90 and the W320.

Pentax X90 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and W320 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and W320.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W320 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Pentax X90 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax X90
Portrait photography with Sony W320
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 Street photography details
Sony W320 Street photography details
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 Sports photography information
Sony W320 Sports photography information
42
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X90
Travel photography with Sony W320
51
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 Landscape photography details
Sony W320 Landscape photography details
35
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
33
decently wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 Vlogging info
Sony W320 Vlogging info
23
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
26
decently wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Pentax X90 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Sony W320
 Pentax X90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax X90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-07-06 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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-L106 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $350 $269