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Pentax X90 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Pentax X90 vs Samsung EX2F 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 EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Launched December 2012
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax X90 and Samsung EX2F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly comparable but the X90 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The X90 was launched 3 years prior to the EX2F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the X90 matches up versus the EX2F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung EX2F

 X90 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Pentax X90

 EX2F X90 
LaunchedDecember 2012July 2010More modern by 29 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung EX2F

 X90 EX2F 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Pentax X90 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax X90 features outer measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the X90 against the EX2F.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and EX2F is 69 and 90 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X90 and EX2F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The X90 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF harder. The more aged X90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 Portrait photography factors
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography factors
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
focusing manually
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax X90
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 Sports photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Sports photography highlights
42
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 Travel photography features
Samsung EX2F Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (294g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 Landscape photography info
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography info
35
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 Vlogging advice
Samsung EX2F Vlogging advice
23
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
71
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (294g)
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Samsung EX2F
 Pentax X90Samsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax X90 Samsung EX2F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-06 2012-12-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.10 m -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 grams (0.94 pounds) 294 grams (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery model D-L106 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $350 $478