Pentax X90 vs Sony TF1

The following is a complete analysis of the Pentax X90 and Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X90 was released 4 years earlier than the TF1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the X90 grades against the TF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax X90 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 comes with exterior 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 TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Pentax X90 and Sony TF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the X90 versus the TF1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and TF1 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X90 and TF1.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony TF1 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged X90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.