Pentax X90 vs Sony HX50V

Below is a thorough overview of the Pentax X90 versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X90 was manufactured 3 years prior to the HX50V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the X90 grades vs the HX50V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax X90 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X90 offers physical 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) while the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Pentax X90 versus Sony HX50V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the X90 against the HX50V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and HX50V is 69 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the X90 and HX50V.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX50V to offer greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older X90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.