Pentax X90 vs Samsung DV300F
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Announced January 2012
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Let's take a deeper look at the Pentax X90 versus Samsung DV300F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe X90 was brought out 18 months prior to the DV300F making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the X90 matches up versus the DV300F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X90 & Samsung DV300F. The entire galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung DV300F
| X90 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Pentax X90
| DV300F | X90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | July 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung DV300F
| X90 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Pentax X90 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 features outside measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Pentax X90 versus Samsung DV300F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the X90 and the DV300F.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and DV300F is 69 and 96 respectively.
Pentax X90 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X90 and DV300F.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung DV300F to offer greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older X90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
| Pentax X90 | Samsung DV300F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model | Pentax X90 | Samsung DV300F |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2012-01-02 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| 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 | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 9.10 m | 4.10 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video 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 | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 428g (0.94 pounds) | 133g (0.29 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | BP88 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $350 | $200 |
