Pentax X90 vs Sony W690

Below, we are contrasting the Pentax X90 vs Sony W690, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X90 was brought out 20 months prior to the W690 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the X90 matches up versus the W690 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax X90 features physical measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Pentax X90 vs Sony W690 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the X90 and the W690.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and W690 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and W690.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W690 to render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged X90 will be behind in sensor tech.