Pentax E90 vs Samsung WB250F

Here, we will be evaluating the Pentax E90 and Samsung WB250F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and WB250F (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The E90 was introduced 3 years prior to the WB250F which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the E90 scores versus the WB250F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio E90 & Samsung WB250F. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax E90 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E90 has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the E90 vs the WB250F.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E90 and WB250F is 94 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E90 and WB250F.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB250F to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E90 will be behind in sensor tech.