Pentax X90 vs Sony A33

Here is a complete review of the Pentax X90 versus Sony A33, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the X90 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The X90 was manufactured within a month of the A33 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the X90 matches up against the A33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X90 and Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax X90 has physical dimensions 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 A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Pentax X90 versus Sony A33 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the X90 and the A33.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and A33 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X90 and A33.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X90 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A33 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.