Pentax X90 vs Sony TX7

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Pentax X90 versus Sony TX7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the X90 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") use different sensor size.

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The X90 was launched 6 months after the TX7 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the X90 scores versus the TX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 features external 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) while the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Pentax X90 versus Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the X90 vs the TX7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X90 and TX7 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and TX7.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X90 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Pentax X90 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.