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Pentax X90 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Pentax X90 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2010
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5500
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax X90 and Samsung CL80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The X90 was manufactured 7 months after the CL80 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the X90 grades vs the CL80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung CL80

 X90 CL80 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2010More modern by 7 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Pentax X90

 CL80 X90 
Display size3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung CL80

 X90 CL80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Pentax X90 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax X90 features exterior measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Pentax X90 and Samsung CL80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the X90 vs the CL80.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and CL80 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and CL80.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung CL80 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent X90 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 Portrait photography advice
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography advice
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax X90
Street photography with Samsung CL80
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 Sports photography information
Samsung CL80 Sports photography information
42
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X90
Travel photography with Samsung CL80
51
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
includes focus by touch
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (160g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 Landscape photography info
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography info
35
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 Vlogging info
Samsung CL80 Vlogging info
23
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Samsung CL80
 Pentax X90Samsung CL80
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax X90 Samsung CL80
Alternate name - ST5500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-07-06 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 6400 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 428g (0.94 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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-L106 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $350 $400