Pentax X90 vs Sony S930

On this page, we are comparing the Pentax X90 and Sony S930, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X90 was introduced 19 months later than the S930 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the X90 grades vs the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax X90 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax X90 features outside dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Pentax X90 and Sony S930 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the X90 and the S930.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and S930 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and S930.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax X90 to offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger X90 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.