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Pentax X90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Pentax X90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Revealed July 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Pentax X90 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X90 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the X90 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 X90 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Pentax X90

 Galaxy Camera 4G X90 
LaunchedAugust 2012July 2010Newer by 26 months
Display size4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 X90 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Pentax X90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax X90 offers exterior measurements 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 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the X90 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 69 and 90 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to result in greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged X90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography features
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax X90
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
42
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography highlights
35
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging features
23
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Pentax X90Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X90 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2012-08-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.10 m no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428g (0.94 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $350 $550