Pentax X90 vs Sony A7R II

Lets look a bit more closely at the Pentax X90 versus Sony A7R II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the X90 (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) posses different sensor size.

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The X90 was released 5 years earlier than the A7R II which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the X90 matches up vs the A7R II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X90 & Sony Alpha A7R II. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X90 has physical measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A7R II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the X90 against the A7R II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and A7R II is 69 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the X90 and A7R II.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X90 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A7R II will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged X90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.