Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax X90

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX700 HS versus Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was released 3 years later than the X90 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX700 HS matches up vs the X90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Pentax X90. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS features outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has specifications of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX700 HS versus Pentax X90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX700 HS vs the X90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and X90 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and X90.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX700 HS to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher SX700 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.