Pentax H90 vs Sony HX400V

Its time to examine more in depth at the Pentax H90 and Sony HX400V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the H90 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H90 was introduced 5 years before the HX400V and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the H90 grades vs the HX400V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio H90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax H90 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax H90 provides outside measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Examine the Pentax H90 and Sony HX400V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the H90 against the HX400V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and HX400V is 93 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the H90 and HX400V.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX400V to result in greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older H90 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.