Canon 1000D vs Pentax X90

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon 1000D and Pentax X90, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the 1000D (10MP) and the X90 (12MP) is pretty close but the 1000D (APS-C) and X90 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The 1000D was unveiled 23 months prior to the X90 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 1000D grades versus the X90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1000D & Pentax X90. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1000D Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 1000D offers outer dimensions of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") along with a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has sizing of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1000D vs the X90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1000D and X90 is 70 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1000D and X90.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1000D with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Pentax X90 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1000D will be behind with regard to sensor tech.