Pentax X90 vs Sony NEX-3

Lets look more closely at the Pentax X90 versus Sony NEX-3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the X90 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The X90 was launched at a similar time to the NEX-3 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the X90 scores versus the NEX-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X90 & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax X90 Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 features external 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) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has proportions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the X90 and the NEX-3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and NEX-3 is 69 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and NEX-3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X90 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-3 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively.