Pentax X90 vs Sony T99

Let's examine more in depth at the Pentax X90 versus Sony T99, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X90 was brought out very close to the T99 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the X90 grades vs the T99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The entire galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax X90 has exterior measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the X90 vs the T99.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and T99 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and T99.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony T99 to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.