Pentax X90 vs Sony WX50

Below is a thorough assessment of the Pentax X90 versus Sony WX50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X90 was launched 19 months earlier than the WX50 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the X90 scores versus the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax X90 has outside measurements 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 WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the X90 vs the WX50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and WX50 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and WX50.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX50 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older X90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.