Pentax X90 vs Sony QX30

Lets look more closely at the Pentax X90 versus Sony QX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X90 was introduced 5 years before the QX30 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the X90 matches up against the QX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax X90 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 enjoys outside measurements 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 QX30 has proportions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the X90 versus the QX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and QX30 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the X90 and QX30.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony QX30 to give extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged X90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.