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Pentax E90 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E90 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Pentax E90 vs Samsung ST6500 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
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Pentax E90 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Pentax E90 versus Samsung ST6500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The E90 was revealed 11 months before the ST6500 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E90 scores against the ST6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Samsung ST6500

 E90 ST6500 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Pentax E90

 ST6500 E90 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 11 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax E90 and Samsung ST6500

 E90 ST6500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Pentax E90 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax E90 has external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E90 vs the ST6500.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E90 and ST6500 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E90 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E90 and ST6500.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung ST6500 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged E90 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Pentax E90 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E90 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax E90
Portrait photography with Samsung ST6500
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax E90 Street photography information
Samsung ST6500 Street photography information
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
50
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E90 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
29
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E90 Travel photography info
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax E90
Landscape photography with Samsung ST6500
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax E90
Vlogging with Samsung ST6500
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
32
rather wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Pentax E90 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E90 and Samsung ST6500
 Pentax Optio E90Samsung ST6500
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio E90 Samsung ST6500
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-25 2011-01-19
Physical type 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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 3 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-95mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 6cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 lb) -
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $100 -