Pentax XG-1 vs Sony T90

Here is a extended overview of the Pentax XG-1 vs Sony T90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was introduced 5 years later than the T90 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the XG-1 matches up vs the T90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax XG-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The whole galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account 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") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the XG-1 vs the T90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and T90 is 66 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the XG-1 and T90.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax XG-1 to result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger XG-1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.