Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL100
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20 Overall
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Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Revealed February 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Alternate Name is ST50
Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL100 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Pentax W90 and Samsung TL100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the W90 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The W90 was released 14 months after the TL100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the W90 grades versus the TL100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio W90 and Samsung TL100. The complete galleries are available at Pentax W90 Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Samsung TL100
W90 | TL100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 14 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Pentax W90
TL100 | W90 |
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Common features in the Pentax W90 and Samsung TL100
W90 | TL100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax W90 enjoys external dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax W90 and Samsung TL100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the W90 compared to the TL100.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the W90 and TL100 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W90 and TL100.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files though you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent W90 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Pentax Optio W90 | Samsung TL100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax Optio W90 | Samsung TL100 |
Also referred to as | - | ST50 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-02-24 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 164 gr (0.36 pounds) | 219 gr (0.48 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $120 | $22 |