Pentax RZ10 vs Sony HX90V

Below, we are analyzing the Pentax RZ10 vs Sony HX90V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the RZ10 (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was revealed 4 years before the HX90V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the RZ10 grades against the HX90V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio RZ10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are available at Pentax RZ10 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax RZ10 provides external measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Pentax RZ10 vs Sony HX90V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the RZ10 compared to the HX90V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RZ10 and HX90V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ10 and HX90V.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX90V to render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older RZ10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.