Pentax X90 vs Sigma DP2s

Following is a in depth overview of the Pentax X90 vs Sigma DP2s, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the X90 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The X90 was introduced 5 months after the DP2s and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the X90 matches up against the DP2s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X90 & Sigma DP2s. The whole galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax X90 has got outside measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the X90 versus the DP2s.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and DP2s is 69 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and DP2s.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X90 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax X90 will give you greater detail using its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively.