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Pentax E90 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E90 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Pentax E90 vs Samsung SH100 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Pentax E90 vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Let's look closer at the Pentax E90 and Samsung SH100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and SH100 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The E90 was revealed 11 months prior to the SH100 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E90 matches up against the SH100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Samsung SH100

 E90 SH100 

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Pentax E90

 SH100 E90 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 11 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax E90 and Samsung SH100

 E90 SH100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Pentax E90 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor 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") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung SH100 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax E90 and Samsung SH100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E90 against the SH100.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E90 and SH100 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E90 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E90 and SH100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung SH100 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged E90 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Pentax E90 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E90 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax E90
Portrait photography with Samsung SH100
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax E90
Sports photography with Samsung SH100
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E90 Travel photography info
Samsung SH100 Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
37
good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SH100 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
33
good max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
comes with mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Pentax E90 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E90 and Samsung SH100
 Pentax Optio E90Samsung SH100
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio E90 Samsung SH100
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-25 2011-01-04
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4230 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 3 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-95mm (3.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 6cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 gr (0.32 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $100 $200