Pentax X90 vs Sony H90

The following is a extended analysis of the Pentax X90 and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X90 was released 20 months prior to the H90 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the X90 grades versus the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax X90 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 comes with outside dimensions 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 H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X90 and Sony H90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the X90 versus the H90.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and H90 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X90 and H90.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony H90 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged X90 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.