Pentax X90 vs Sony W810

Below is a in depth assessment of the Pentax X90 and Sony W810, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The X90 was unveiled 4 years prior to the W810 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the X90 grades against the W810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax X90 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 enjoys outside 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 W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax X90 and Sony W810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the X90 versus the W810.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X90 and W810 is 69 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and W810.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony W810 to offer more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older X90 is going to be behind in sensor tech.