Pentax E90 vs Sony HX9V

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax E90 versus Sony HX9V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The E90 was announced 18 months before the HX9V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E90 matches up against the HX9V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio E90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are available at Pentax E90 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E90 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Pentax E90 versus Sony HX9V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E90 versus the HX9V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E90 and HX9V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E90 and HX9V.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX9V to provide you with extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.