Canon SX260 HS vs Pentax X90

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX260 HS versus Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the X90 (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was brought out 24 months after the X90 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the X90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Pentax X90. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS provides outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has proportions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX260 HS versus Pentax X90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX260 HS against the X90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and X90 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and X90.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you really should take the age of the cameras into account. The newer SX260 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.