Pentax E90 vs Sony HX30V

Let's look a little more in depth at the Pentax E90 versus Sony HX30V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The E90 was introduced 3 years before the HX30V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the E90 grades vs the HX30V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio E90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax E90 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E90 has outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Pentax E90 versus Sony HX30V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E90 and the HX30V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E90 and HX30V is 94 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E90 and HX30V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX30V to result in greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older E90 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.