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Pentax X90 vs Sony WX1

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Pentax X90 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Released July 2010
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
Photography Glossary

Pentax X90 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Pentax X90 versus Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the X90 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The X90 was introduced 12 months after the WX1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the X90 grades versus the WX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Sony WX1

 X90 WX1 
ReleasedJuly 2010August 2009More modern by 12 months
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Pentax X90

 WX1 X90 

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Sony WX1

 X90 WX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Pentax X90 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax X90 offers exterior dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the X90 and the WX1.

Pentax X90 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the X90 and WX1 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and WX1.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X90 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Pentax X90 will show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger X90 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Pentax X90 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Portrait photography camera
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 Street photography details
Sony WX1 Street photography details
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 Sports photography features
Sony WX1 Sports photography features
42
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (149g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X90
Landscape photography with Sony WX1
35
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax X90
Vlogging with Sony WX1
23
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others (149g)
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Pentax X90 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Sony WX1
 Pentax X90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model Pentax X90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-07-06 2009-08-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.10 m 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428g (0.94 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model D-L106 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $350 $149