Pentax H90 vs Sony RX100 IV

Its time to look much closer at the Pentax H90 and Sony RX100 IV, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the H90 (12MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the H90 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") posses totally different sensor size.

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The H90 was announced 6 years earlier than the RX100 IV which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the H90 grades versus the RX100 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio H90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax H90 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax H90 has exterior dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax H90 and Sony RX100 IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the H90 versus the RX100 IV.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and RX100 IV is 93 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the H90 and RX100 IV.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The H90 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX100 IV will offer extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged H90 is going to be behind in sensor tech.