Pentax X90 vs Sony A6600

Here, we are looking at the Pentax X90 vs Sony A6600, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the X90 (1/2.3") and A6600 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X90 was revealed 10 years earlier than the A6600 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the X90 scores versus the A6600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 and Sony Alpha a6600. The full galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery and Sony A6600 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax X90 has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A6600 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Look at the Pentax X90 vs Sony A6600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the X90 compared to the A6600.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and A6600 is 69 and 77 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and A6600.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X90 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A6600 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged X90 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.