Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Announced July 2010
- Alternative Name is WB5000
Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
Let's look more closely at the Pentax X90 versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe X90 was announced within a month of the HZ25W so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the X90 matches up vs the HZ25W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X90 & Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax X90 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung HZ25W
X90 | HZ25W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Pentax X90
HZ25W | X90 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung HZ25W
X90 | HZ25W | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | July 2010 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax X90 comes with external 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 HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Look at the Pentax X90 versus Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the X90 against the HZ25W.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X90 and HZ25W is 69 and 70 respectively.
Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and HZ25W.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images but you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account.
Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Pentax X90 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax X90 | Samsung HZ25W |
Also called as | - | WB5000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 | 428 gr (0.94 lbs) | 428 gr (0.94 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
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 (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $350 | $350 |