Pentax E90 vs Samsung ST150F
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Pentax E90 vs Samsung ST150F 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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Launched January 2013

Pentax E90 vs Samsung ST150F Overview
Here, we are looking at the Pentax E90 and Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The E90 was manufactured 3 years prior to the ST150F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E90 scores versus the ST150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio E90 & Samsung ST150F. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax E90 Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Samsung ST150F
E90 | ST150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Pentax E90
ST150F | E90 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 35 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax E90 and Samsung ST150F
E90 | ST150F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Pentax E90 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax E90 enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax E90 and Samsung ST150F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E90 compared to the ST150F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E90 and ST150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E90 and ST150F.
All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung ST150F to provide more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older E90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax E90 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Pentax Optio E90 | Samsung ST150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax Optio E90 | Samsung ST150F |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-25 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
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 support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-95mm (3.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 6cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145 gr (0.32 lbs) | 114 gr (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $100 | $300 |