Pentax X90 vs Sony WX150

Following is a detailed review of the Pentax X90 versus Sony WX150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X90 was brought out 20 months earlier than the WX150 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the X90 scores against the WX150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax X90 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X90 has got exterior measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Pentax X90 versus Sony WX150 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the X90 against the WX150.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X90 and WX150 is 69 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and WX150.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX150 to give more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged X90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.