Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-1L
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Launched February 2006
Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-1L, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the X90 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) offer different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe X90 was manufactured 4 years later than the GX-1L and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the X90 scores vs the GX-1L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-1L Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 and Samsung GX-1L. The entire galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung GX-1L
X90 | GX-1L | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | February 2006 | More recent by 54 months | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Crisper display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Pentax X90
GX-1L | X90 |
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Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung GX-1L
X90 | GX-1L | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax X90 provides physical measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).
Check the Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-1L in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the X90 versus the GX-1L.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and GX-1L is 69 and 69 respectively.
Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and GX-1L.
To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X90 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax X90 will result in greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher X90 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications
Pentax X90 | Samsung GX-1L | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax X90 | Samsung GX-1L |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2006-02-24 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 5 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m | 7.50 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 428 grams (0.94 lbs) | 570 grams (1.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | D-L106 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $350 | $0 |