Pentax X90 vs Sony A77 II

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Pentax X90 versus Sony A77 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the X90 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The X90 was revealed 4 years prior to the A77 II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the X90 matches up against the A77 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X90 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The full galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax X90 enjoys external dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A77 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check out the Pentax X90 versus Sony A77 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the X90 compared to the A77 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and A77 II is 69 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and A77 II.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X90 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A77 II will show extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged X90 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.