Pentax X90 vs Sony W350
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Pentax X90 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Announced January 2010
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Below is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax X90 vs Sony W350, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe X90 was introduced 6 months later than the W350 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the X90 grades against the W350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Sony W350
| X90 | W350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Pentax X90
| W350 | X90 |
|---|
Common features in the Pentax X90 and Sony W350
| X90 | W350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2010 |  | January 2010 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Pentax X90 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 provides external 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) whilst the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the X90 compared to the W350.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X90 and W350 is 69 and 97 respectively.
Pentax X90 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X90 and W350.
Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W350 to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively.
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Pentax X90 vs Sony W350 Specifications
| Pentax X90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax X90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Prime | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 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 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.10 m | 3.80 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 | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 428 grams (0.94 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $350 | $200 |