Pentax X90 vs Sony NEX-5R

Below, we will be looking at the Pentax X90 and Sony NEX-5R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the X90 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The X90 was unveiled 3 years prior to the NEX-5R and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the X90 scores vs the NEX-5R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X90 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are provided at Pentax X90 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax X90 comes with external measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Pentax X90 and Sony NEX-5R in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the X90 versus the NEX-5R.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and NEX-5R is 69 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and NEX-5R.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X90 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-5R will give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older X90 is going to be behind in sensor technology.