Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony HX90V

Let's look a bit more closely at the Pentax Q-S1 versus Sony HX90V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Q-S1 (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the Q-S1 (1/1.7") and HX90V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Q-S1 was introduced 8 months prior to the HX90V and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Q-S1 scores versus the HX90V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax Q-S1 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q-S1 comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax Q-S1 versus Sony HX90V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Q-S1 against the HX90V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Q-S1 and HX90V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q-S1 and HX90V.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Q-S1 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX90V will offer you more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Q-S1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.