Pentax X90 vs Sony W560

Here, we are comparing the Pentax X90 versus Sony W560, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X90 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the W560 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the X90 matches up against the W560 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X90 features physical dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the X90 against the W560.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and W560 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and W560.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W560 to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.