Pentax X90 vs Sony WX9

Lets look much closer at the Pentax X90 versus Sony WX9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X90 was introduced 6 months before the WX9 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the X90 matches up versus the WX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax X90 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X90 provides external 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 WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Pentax X90 versus Sony WX9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the X90 against the WX9.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X90 and WX9 is 69 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the X90 and WX9.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX9 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.