Pentax X90 vs Sony TX1

Following is a in depth review of the Pentax X90 versus Sony TX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the X90 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The X90 was manufactured 12 months after the TX1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the X90 grades versus the TX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax X90 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 offers physical dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Pentax X90 versus Sony TX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the X90 against the TX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and TX1 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and TX1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X90 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax X90 will give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer X90 will have an advantage in sensor technology.