Pentax X90 vs Sony S2100

The following is a extended analysis of the Pentax X90 vs Sony S2100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X90 was announced 6 months after the S2100 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the X90 matches up versus the S2100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax X90 features outside 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 S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Pentax X90 vs Sony S2100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the X90 compared to the S2100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and S2100 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and S2100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.