Pentax X90 vs Sony HX10V

Below is a thorough overview of the Pentax X90 and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X90 was brought out 20 months before the HX10V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the X90 matches up versus the HX10V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax X90 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax X90 features outside dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax X90 and Sony HX10V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the X90 and the HX10V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and HX10V is 69 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the X90 and HX10V.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX10V to resolve greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older X90 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.