Pentax X90 vs Sony T900

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Pentax X90 versus Sony T900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The X90 was manufactured 17 months after the T900 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the X90 matches up versus the T900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax X90 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X90 features external dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Pentax X90 versus Sony T900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the X90 vs the T900.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and T900 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X90 and T900.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher X90 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.