Pentax X90 vs Sony HX200V

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Pentax X90 and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X90 was launched 22 months earlier than the HX200V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the X90 matches up versus the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax X90 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Pentax X90 comes with exterior measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the X90 vs the HX200V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and HX200V is 69 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the X90 and HX200V.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX200V to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older X90 is going to be behind in sensor technology.