Pentax X90 vs Sony A380

Lets examine more in depth at the Pentax X90 versus Sony A380, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the X90 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The X90 was announced 11 months later than the A380 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the X90 grades against the A380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X90 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax X90 Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X90 features physical 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) and the Sony A380 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the X90 versus the A380.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and A380 is 69 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and A380.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X90 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A380 will show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer X90 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.