Pentax X90 vs Sony H200

Here is a detailed analysis of the Pentax X90 and Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X90 was launched 3 years earlier than the H200 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the X90 grades versus the H200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax X90 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 comes with exterior 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 H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the X90 and the H200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the X90 and H200 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and H200.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony H200 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older X90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.