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Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-10 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 GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Renewed by Samsung GX-20
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is very comparable but the X90 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The X90 was revealed 3 years later than the GX-10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the X90 scores versus the GX-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung GX-10

 X90 GX-10 
LaunchedJuly 2010September 2006More recent by 47 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Pentax X90

 GX-10 X90 

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung GX-10

 X90 GX-10 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax X90 offers outer dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the X90 against the GX-10.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and GX-10 is 69 and 59 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and GX-10.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X90 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax X90 will produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher X90 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
52
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 Street photography details
Samsung GX-10 Street photography details
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 Sports photography highlights
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography highlights
42
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 Travel photography info
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
49
weather sealing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 Landscape photography advice
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography advice
35
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 Vlogging information
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging information
23
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Samsung GX-10
 Pentax X90Samsung GX-10
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax X90 Samsung GX-10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-07-06 2006-09-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.10 m -
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format 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 428 gr (0.94 lb) 793 gr (1.75 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $350 $850