Pentax E90 vs Sony TX10

Here, we will be analyzing the Pentax E90 vs Sony TX10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and TX10 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The E90 was released 18 months earlier than the TX10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E90 grades against the TX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio E90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax E90 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax E90 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E90 compared to the TX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E90 and TX10 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E90 and TX10.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony TX10 to show more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E90 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.