Pentax X90 vs Sony W220

Its time to take a closer look at the Pentax X90 vs Sony W220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The X90 was unveiled 19 months after the W220 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the X90 matches up vs the W220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are provided at Pentax X90 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X90 has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax X90 vs Sony W220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the X90 against the W220.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and W220 is 69 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and W220.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images although you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern X90 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.