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Pentax X90 vs Sony W330

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Pentax X90 vs Sony W330 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 W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Pentax X90 vs Sony W330 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Pentax X90 and Sony W330, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X90 was released 6 months after the W330 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the X90 matches up vs the W330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Sony W330

 X90 W330 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Pentax X90

 W330 X90 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Sony W330

 X90 W330 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Pentax X90 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 enjoys outer dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X90 and Sony W330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the X90 compared to the W330.

Pentax X90 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and W330 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X90 and W330.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W330 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Pentax X90 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 Portrait photography factors
Sony W330 Portrait photography factors
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 Street photography highlights
Sony W330 Street photography highlights
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W330 as a Sports photography camera
42
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X90
Travel photography with Sony W330
51
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 Landscape photography advice
Sony W330 Landscape photography advice
35
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
37
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax X90
Vlogging with Sony W330
23
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
26
decently wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
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Pentax X90 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Sony W330
 Pentax X90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax X90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-07-06 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428 gr (0.94 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $350 $170