Pentax X90 vs Sony RX1R

Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax X90 vs Sony RX1R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the X90 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The X90 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the RX1R and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the X90 matches up against the RX1R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax X90 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Pentax X90 enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax X90 vs Sony RX1R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the X90 compared to the RX1R.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and RX1R is 69 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and RX1R.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X90 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1R will offer you more detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older X90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.