Pentax X90 vs Sony W610

The following is a extensive overview of the Pentax X90 vs Sony W610, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X90 was manufactured 18 months prior to the W610 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the X90 matches up against the W610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax X90 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax X90 comes with external measurements 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 W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Pentax X90 vs Sony W610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the X90 versus the W610.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and W610 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X90 and W610.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W610 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged X90 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.