Pentax K-S1 vs Sony HX90V

Below, we will be matching up the Pentax K-S1 vs Sony HX90V, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-S1 (20MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is relatively comparable but the K-S1 (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-S1 was announced 7 months before the HX90V which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the K-S1 matches up against the HX90V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-S1 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-S1 features outside measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-S1 vs Sony HX90V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the K-S1 against the HX90V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K-S1 and HX90V is 69 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-S1 and HX90V.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-S1 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax K-S1 will show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older K-S1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.