Pentax X90 vs Sony RX10 III

Following is a thorough overview of the Pentax X90 and Sony RX10 III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the X90 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X90 was brought out 6 years before the RX10 III which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the X90 scores vs the RX10 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The entire galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax X90 features external measurements 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 III has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X90 and Sony RX10 III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the X90 versus the RX10 III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and RX10 III is 69 and 53 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and RX10 III.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X90 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX10 III will provide you with greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged X90 will be behind in sensor tech.