Pentax X90 vs Sony WX220

Here, we are matching up the Pentax X90 and Sony WX220, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The X90 was brought out 4 years earlier than the WX220 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the X90 scores against the WX220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax X90 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 has 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) whilst the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax X90 and Sony WX220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the X90 against the WX220.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and WX220 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X90 and WX220.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX220 to resolve more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older X90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.