Pentax X90 vs Sony A37

Let's look closer at the Pentax X90 versus Sony A37, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and A37 (16MP) and the X90 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The X90 was brought out 22 months earlier than the A37 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the X90 grades vs the A37 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 and Sony SLT-A37. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax X90 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 comes with external dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony A37 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check the Pentax X90 versus Sony A37 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the X90 against the A37.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and A37 is 69 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and A37.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X90 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A37 will give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older X90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.