Pentax X90 vs Sony TX10

Here is a detailed analysis of the Pentax X90 and Sony TX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X90 was launched 13 months before the TX10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the X90 grades versus the TX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax X90 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax X90 has got exterior measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax X90 and Sony TX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the X90 compared to the TX10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and TX10 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and TX10.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony TX10 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older X90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.