Pentax X90 vs Sony HX100V

The following is a thorough assessment of the Pentax X90 and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The X90 was brought out 15 months earlier than the HX100V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the X90 scores versus the HX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax X90 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 offers physical 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 HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax X90 and Sony HX100V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the X90 and the HX100V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and HX100V is 69 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X90 and HX100V.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX100V to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged X90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.