Pentax X90 vs Sony S950

Here, we are analyzing the Pentax X90 and Sony S950, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The X90 was released 17 months after the S950 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the X90 scores versus the S950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 provides exterior dimensions 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 S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax X90 and Sony S950 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the X90 against the S950.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and S950 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and S950.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax X90 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern X90 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.