Pentax E90 vs Samsung ST6500
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Pentax E90 vs Samsung ST6500 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
- Announced January 2010
(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
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").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Pentax E90 vs Samsung ST6500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio E90 & Samsung ST6500. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax E90 Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Samsung ST6500
E90 | ST6500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Pentax E90
ST6500 | E90 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 11 months | |
Screen sizing | 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 ST6500
E90 | ST6500 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Pentax E90 versus Samsung ST6500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E90 and ST6500 is 94 and 99 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax E90 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications
Pentax Optio E90 | Samsung ST6500 | |
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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 | - |