Pentax X90 vs Sony HX300

Let's look a bit more closely at the Pentax X90 and Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and HX300 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X90 was revealed 3 years prior to the HX300 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the X90 scores against the HX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The full galleries are provided at Pentax X90 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X90 features outside measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

See the Pentax X90 and Sony HX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the X90 compared to the HX300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and HX300 is 69 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X90 and HX300.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX300 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older X90 is going to be behind in sensor tech.