Pentax X90 vs Sony WX300

Let's look more closely at the Pentax X90 vs Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X90 was released 3 years earlier than the WX300 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the X90 grades versus the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax X90 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 has outer 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 WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the X90 compared to the WX300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and WX300 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X90 and WX300.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX300 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older X90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.