Pentax X90 vs Sony W370

Below is a complete comparison of the Pentax X90 versus Sony W370, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X90 was manufactured 6 months later than the W370 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the X90 matches up against the W370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax X90 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax X90 has 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) and the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Pentax X90 versus Sony W370 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the X90 vs the W370.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X90 and W370 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the X90 and W370.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W370 to produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively.