Pentax X90 vs Sony RX10 II

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax X90 vs Sony RX10 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the X90 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The X90 was released 5 years before the RX10 II which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the X90 matches up against the RX10 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax X90 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax X90 has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax X90 vs Sony RX10 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the X90 vs the RX10 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and RX10 II is 69 and 58 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X90 and RX10 II.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X90 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX10 II will give greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged X90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.