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Pentax H90 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio H90 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Pentax H90 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Revealed December 2012
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Pentax H90 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Pentax H90 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the H90 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty similar but the H90 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") come with different sensor measurements.

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The H90 was revealed 3 years before the EX2F which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the H90 scores versus the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Samsung EX2F

 H90 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Pentax H90

 EX2F H90 
RevealedDecember 2012January 2010Newer by 35 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Pentax H90 and Samsung EX2F

 H90 EX2F 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Pentax H90 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax H90 has outer measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax H90 vs Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the H90 compared to the EX2F.

Pentax H90 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Pentax H90 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Pentax H90 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the H90 and EX2F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The H90 provides the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier. The more aged H90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Pentax H90 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Pentax H90 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax H90 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
has manual focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Pentax H90 Street photography features
Samsung EX2F Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax H90 Sports photography factors
Samsung EX2F Sports photography factors
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax H90
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (294g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
36
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
53
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax H90 Vlogging info
Samsung EX2F Vlogging info
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
71
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than others (294 grams)
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Pentax H90 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Samsung EX2F
 Pentax Optio H90Samsung EX2F
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio H90 Samsung EX2F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-25 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153 grams (0.34 pounds) 294 grams (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery model D-LI68 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $478