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Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-1S 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
  • Announced July 2010
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched January 2006
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Pentax X90 and Samsung GX-1S, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the X90 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The X90 was revealed 4 years after the GX-1S which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the X90 scores against the GX-1S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung GX-1S

 X90 GX-1S 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2006More modern by 55 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Pentax X90

 GX-1S X90 

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung GX-1S

 X90 GX-1S 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax X90 offers 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) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X90 and Samsung GX-1S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the X90 versus the GX-1S.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the X90 and GX-1S is 69 and 68 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the X90 and GX-1S.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X90 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Pentax X90 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern X90 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 Portrait photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography advice
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 Street photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Street photography advice
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax X90
Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
42
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X90
Travel photography with Samsung GX-1S
51
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (6MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X90
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1S
35
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 Vlogging information
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging information
23
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
9
can't record video
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Samsung GX-1S
 Pentax X90Samsung GX-1S
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax X90 Samsung GX-1S
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2010-07-06 2006-01-16
Physical type 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 aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
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) -
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 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 gr (0.94 pounds) 605 gr (1.33 pounds)
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 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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $350 $850