Pentax E90 vs Samsung MV800
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Pentax E90 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
- Revealed September 2011

Pentax E90 vs Samsung MV800 Overview
Here is a extended overview of the Pentax E90 versus Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The E90 was launched 19 months earlier than the MV800 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E90 grades versus the MV800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio E90 and Samsung MV800. The complete galleries are available at Pentax E90 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Samsung MV800
E90 | MV800 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Pentax E90
MV800 | E90 | |||
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Revealed | September 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 19 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax E90 and Samsung MV800
E90 | MV800 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Pentax E90 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E90 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Pentax E90 versus Samsung MV800 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E90 and the MV800.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E90 and MV800 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E90 and MV800.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung MV800 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older E90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax E90 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Pentax Optio E90 | Samsung MV800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax Optio E90 | Samsung MV800 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-25 | 2011-09-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Prime | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-95mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 6cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.20 m |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145 grams (0.32 pounds) | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 2 x AA | BP70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | Micro SD |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $100 | $499 |