Pentax X90 vs Sony WX10

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax X90 versus Sony WX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The X90 was brought out 6 months prior to the WX10 so 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 WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the X90 grades vs the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax X90 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X90 has external dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Pentax X90 versus Sony WX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the X90 versus the WX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the X90 and WX10 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and WX10.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX10 to give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.