Pentax X90 vs Samsung GX-20

Below is a comprehensive review of the Pentax X90 and Samsung GX-20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is very well matched but the X90 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The X90 was manufactured 2 years later than the GX-20 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the X90 grades versus the GX-20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X90 & Samsung GX-20. The entire galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Pentax X90 provides exterior 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-20 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the X90 versus the GX-20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and GX-20 is 69 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X90 and GX-20.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X90 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung GX-20 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger X90 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.