Pentax X90 vs Sony RX100 VII

Below, we are matching up the Pentax X90 and Sony RX100 VII, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the X90 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") possess different sensor size.

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The X90 was launched 10 years prior to the RX100 VII and that is quite a significant difference as far as 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 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the X90 matches up vs the RX100 VII in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax X90 features outside dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the X90 vs the RX100 VII.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and RX100 VII is 69 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the X90 and RX100 VII.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X90 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 VII will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older X90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.