Pentax X90 vs Sony A350

Let's look closer at the Pentax X90 vs Sony A350, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the A350 (14MP) is fairly similar but the X90 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The X90 was introduced 2 years after the A350 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the X90 grades versus the A350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax X90 Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax X90 features physical measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony A350 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the X90 vs the A350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X90 and A350 is 69 and 62 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and A350.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X90 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A350 will offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent X90 should have a benefit in sensor technology.