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Pentax X90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Pentax X90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Pentax X90 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X90 was introduced 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the X90 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 X90 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Pentax X90

 Galaxy Camera 2 X90 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 42 months
Screen sizing4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 X90 Galaxy Camera 2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Pentax X90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax X90 enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the X90 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged X90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax X90
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competitors (283g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography factors
42
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery life (400 shots)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
great battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (283g)
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography advice
35
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery life (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging details
23
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
37
rather wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
lighter than competitors (283 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Pentax X90Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax X90 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2014-01-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.10 m 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 grams (0.94 pounds) 283 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 life - 400 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model D-L106 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $350 $400