Pentax X90 vs Sony W380

Below, we will be matching up the Pentax X90 versus Sony W380, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The X90 was announced 6 months after the W380 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the X90 scores versus the W380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The whole galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax X90 has got physical dimensions 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 W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax X90 versus Sony W380 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the X90 versus the W380.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and W380 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the X90 and W380.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony W380 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.