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Pentax E90 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E90 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Pentax E90 vs Samsung WB850F 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 WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Pentax E90 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Pentax E90 versus Samsung WB850F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The E90 was manufactured 23 months prior to the WB850F making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E90 grades versus the WB850F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Samsung WB850F

 E90 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Pentax E90

 WB850F E90 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 23 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Pentax E90 and Samsung WB850F

 E90 WB850F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Pentax E90 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax E90 enjoys physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Pentax E90 versus Samsung WB850F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E90 and the WB850F.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E90 and WB850F is 94 and 91 respectively.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Pentax E90 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E90 and WB850F.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB850F to resolve greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged E90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Pentax E90 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E90 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E90 Sports photography details
Samsung WB850F Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E90 Travel photography details
Samsung WB850F Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (250g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E90 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography highlights
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax E90
Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
34
really wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Pentax E90 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E90 and Samsung WB850F
 Pentax Optio E90Samsung WB850F
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio E90 Samsung WB850F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-25 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 3 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-95mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 6cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $100 $599