Pentax X90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Pentax X90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X90 was launched 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the X90 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 3G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax X90 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax X90 has got external dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the X90 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 69 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X90 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older X90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.