Pentax H90 vs Samsung MV800

Let's examine more closely at the Pentax H90 versus Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the H90 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H90 was launched 19 months earlier than the MV800 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the H90 matches up against the MV800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio H90 and Samsung MV800. The complete galleries are available at Pentax H90 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Pentax H90 has got physical measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax H90 versus Samsung MV800 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the H90 compared to the MV800.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and MV800 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the H90 and MV800.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung MV800 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older H90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.