Pentax X90 vs Sony RX100 II

Below, we are looking at the Pentax X90 and Sony RX100 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the X90 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The X90 was unveiled 4 years prior to the RX100 II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the X90 matches up versus the RX100 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The full galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Pentax X90 offers outer measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax X90 and Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the X90 against the RX100 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the X90 and RX100 II is 69 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X90 and RX100 II.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X90 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 II will result in extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged X90 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.