Reasons to choose Optio M90
Released in 2010, Optio M90 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 116 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Pentax Optio M90
vs Pentax X90
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Optio M9028 mm²
X90- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Optio M90 and X90 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Optio M90MetricX90
12.1 MPEffective pixels12 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.51 µmPixel pitch1.52 µm
2.29 µm²Pixel area2.31 µm²
43.64 MP/cm²Pixel density43.28 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
116 gWeight400 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion D-LI108 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion D-L106 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Optio M90 and X90 have the same sensor area. The Optio M90 has the lighter body. The Optio M90 has the higher effective resolution. The Optio M90 and X90 were both released in 2010. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose X90
Released in 2010, X90 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 400 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.