Pentax X90 vs Sony A65

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Pentax X90 vs Sony A65, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and A65 (24MP) and the X90 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The X90 was launched 16 months earlier than the A65 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the X90 scores versus the A65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 & Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax X90 has 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) while the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the X90 and the A65.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and A65 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and A65.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X90 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A65 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged X90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.