Pentax X90 vs Sony A7c

Lets look more closely at the Pentax X90 vs Sony A7c, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and A7c (24MP) and the X90 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The X90 was released 11 years earlier than the A7c and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the X90 grades versus the A7c for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X90 & Sony Alpha A7c. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax X90 Gallery & Sony A7c Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X90 enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A7c has dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the X90 and the A7c.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and A7c is 69 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and A7c.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X90 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A7c will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older X90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.