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Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio H90 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST50
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Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Pentax H90 and Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the H90 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H90 was brought out 13 months later than the TL100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the H90 scores versus the TL100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Samsung TL100

 H90 TL100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Pentax H90

 TL100 H90 

Common features in the Pentax H90 and Samsung TL100

 H90 TL100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax H90 offers exterior dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the H90 vs the TL100.

Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and TL100 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the H90 and TL100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher H90 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax H90 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax H90 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax H90 Sports photography features
Samsung TL100 Sports photography features
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax H90 Travel photography information
Samsung TL100 Travel photography information
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
48
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (219 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax H90 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography factors
36
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax H90 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL100 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average (219 grams)
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Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Samsung TL100
 Pentax Optio H90Samsung TL100
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio H90 Samsung TL100
Also called as - ST50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-25 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153g (0.34 pounds) 219g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 D-LI68 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $150 $22