Pentax X90 vs Samsung DV150F

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X90 and Samsung DV150F. The full galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.

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).

Examine the Pentax X90 vs Samsung DV150F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.