Pentax X90 vs Sony HX80

Below is a extensive overview of the Pentax X90 versus Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X90 was released 6 years earlier than the HX80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the X90 matches up against the HX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax X90 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X90 has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax X90 versus Sony HX80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the X90 and the HX80.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and HX80 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and HX80.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX80 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older X90 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.