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Pentax E90 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E90 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Pentax E90 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released January 2010
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Introduced December 2012
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Pentax E90 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Pentax E90 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the E90 (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively comparable but the E90 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") possess different sensor measurements.

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The E90 was introduced 3 years prior to the EX2F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E90 matches up versus the EX2F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Samsung EX2F

 E90 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Pentax E90

 EX2F E90 
IntroducedDecember 2012January 2010Newer by 35 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Pentax E90 and Samsung EX2F

 E90 EX2F 
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Pentax E90 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax E90 offers outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E90 against the EX2F.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E90 and EX2F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Pentax E90 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E90 and EX2F.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E90 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung EX2F will show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged E90 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Pentax E90 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E90 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E90 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
manual focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Pentax E90 Street photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Street photography highlights
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E90 Sports photography advice
Samsung EX2F Sports photography advice
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
66
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
53
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E90 Vlogging information
Samsung EX2F Vlogging information
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
71
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
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Pentax E90 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E90 and Samsung EX2F
 Pentax Optio E90Samsung EX2F
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio E90 Samsung EX2F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-25 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 3 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-95mm (3.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 6cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 grams (0.32 pounds) 294 grams (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $100 $478