Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax X90

The following is a extensive review of the Canon SX510 HS versus Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the X90 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was released 3 years after the X90 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX510 HS matches up versus the X90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Pentax X90. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX510 HS vs the X90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and X90 is 80 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and X90.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files though you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent SX510 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.