Pentax X90 vs Sony W320

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Pentax X90 and Sony W320, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The X90 was manufactured 6 months after the W320 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the X90 grades against the W320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The entire galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 comes with exterior measurements 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 W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Pentax X90 and Sony W320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the X90 and the W320.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and W320 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and W320.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W320 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.