Pentax E90 vs Samsung SH100
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33 Features
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25 Overall
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Pentax E90 vs Samsung SH100 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)
- 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
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").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Pentax E90 vs Samsung SH100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio E90 and Samsung SH100. The full galleries are provided at Pentax E90 Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Samsung SH100
E90 | SH100 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Pentax E90
SH100 | E90 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 11 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax E90 and Samsung SH100
E90 | SH100 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E90 and SH100 is 94 and 99 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax E90 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications
Pentax Optio E90 | Samsung SH100 | |
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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 |