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Pentax X90 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Pentax X90 vs Samsung DV150F 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
  • Released July 2010
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Pentax X90 vs Samsung DV150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X90 was revealed 3 years before the DV150F and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the X90 scores versus the DV150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung DV150F

 X90 DV150F 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Pentax X90

 DV150F X90 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2010More recent by 30 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung DV150F

 X90 DV150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Pentax X90 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax X90 enjoys outside dimensions 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 DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the X90 vs the DV150F.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the X90 and DV150F is 69 and 96 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and DV150F.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung DV150F to give you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older X90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 Portrait photography features
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography features
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 Street photography info
Samsung DV150F Street photography info
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than average (116g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
42
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 Travel photography features
Samsung DV150F Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (116 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
35
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
34
decently wide (25mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 Vlogging information
Samsung DV150F Vlogging information
23
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average (116g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Samsung DV150F
 Pentax X90Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax X90 Samsung DV150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-06 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
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 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m -
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428g (0.94 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $350 $150