Canon XC10 vs Pentax X90

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon XC10 vs Pentax X90, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the X90 (12MP) is very well matched but the XC10 (1") and X90 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The XC10 was manufactured 4 years later than the X90 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the XC10 scores versus the X90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon XC10 & Pentax X90. The entire galleries are provided at Canon XC10 Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon XC10 features physical dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has proportions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the XC10 and the X90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XC10 and X90 is 54 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the XC10 and X90.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The XC10 uses the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more modern XC10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.