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Pentax E90 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E90 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Pentax E90 vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Released January 2010
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Pentax E90 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Pentax E90 vs Samsung WB350F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The E90 was unveiled 5 years before the WB350F and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E90 matches up vs the WB350F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Samsung WB350F

 E90 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Pentax E90

 WB350F E90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010Fresher by 48 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax E90 and Samsung WB350F

 E90 WB350F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Pentax E90 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax E90 features 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 WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax E90 vs Samsung WB350F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the E90 and the WB350F.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E90 and WB350F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Pentax E90 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E90 and WB350F.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB350F to give you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older E90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Pentax E90 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E90 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E90 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax E90 Street photography features
Samsung WB350F Street photography features
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax E90
Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition (276g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E90 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography information
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
49
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E90 Vlogging info
Samsung WB350F Vlogging info
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
34
rather wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (276g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Pentax E90 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E90 and Samsung WB350F
 Pentax Optio E90Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio E90 Samsung WB350F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-25 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 3 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-95mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 6cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 grams (0.32 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $100 $260