Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX90V

Lets look a little more closely at the Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was unveiled 9 months before the HX90V so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the XG-1 grades vs the HX90V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax XG-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax XG-1 provides outer measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX90V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the XG-1 and the HX90V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and HX90V is 66 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the XG-1 and HX90V.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX90V to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older XG-1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.