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Pentax X90 vs Sony W510

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Pentax X90 vs Sony W510 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 W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Pentax X90 vs Sony W510 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax X90 versus Sony W510, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X90 was introduced 6 months earlier than the W510 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the X90 scores versus the W510 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Sony W510

 X90 W510 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Pentax X90

 W510 X90 

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Sony W510

 X90 W510 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Pentax X90 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax X90 provides outside measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X90 versus Sony W510 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the X90 against the W510.

Pentax X90 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and W510 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X90 and W510.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Pentax X90 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 Portrait photography factors
Sony W510 Portrait photography factors
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Street photography camera
Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 Sports photography features
Sony W510 Sports photography features
42
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 Travel photography information
Sony W510 Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W510 Landscape photography highlights
35
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 Vlogging details
Sony W510 Vlogging details
23
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
29
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
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Pentax X90 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Sony W510
 Pentax X90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax X90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-07-06 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime BIONZ
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.10 m 2.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 gr (0.94 lb) 119 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model D-L106 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $350 $99