Pentax X90 vs Sony TX66

The following is a extensive overview of the Pentax X90 and Sony TX66, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X90 was introduced 20 months earlier than the TX66 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the X90 scores against the TX66 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax X90 offers physical measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the X90 versus the TX66.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and TX66 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the X90 and TX66.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TX66 to deliver more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged X90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.