Pentax X90 vs Sony RX1

Following is a extended overview of the Pentax X90 versus Sony RX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the X90 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The X90 was released 3 years before the RX1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the X90 scores versus the RX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax X90 has 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) and the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the X90 against the RX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and RX1 is 69 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and RX1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X90 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX1 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged X90 will be behind in sensor innovation.