Pentax X90 vs Sony H50

On this page, we are evaluating the Pentax X90 and Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The X90 was brought out 18 months later than the H50 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the X90 grades versus the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The entire galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax X90 enjoys external measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the X90 compared to the H50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and H50 is 69 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and H50.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax X90 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger X90 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.