Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ10W
69 Imaging
35 Features
34 Overall
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90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Released May 2009
- Alternative Name is WB500
Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ10W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe X90 was brought out 14 months after the HZ10W making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the X90 grades vs the HZ10W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X90 and Samsung HZ10W. The entire galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung HZ10W
X90 | HZ10W | |||
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Released | July 2010 | May 2009 | More modern by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Pentax X90
HZ10W | X90 |
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Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung HZ10W
X90 | HZ10W | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax X90 has got outer measurements 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 HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ10W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the X90 and the HZ10W.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the X90 and HZ10W is 69 and 90 respectively.
Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X90 and HZ10W.
As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax X90 to render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent X90 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Pentax X90 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax X90 | Samsung HZ10W |
Otherwise known as | - | WB500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-07-06 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Prime | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2432 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m | - |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 428g (0.94 pounds) | 249g (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $350 | $300 |