Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ35W 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Launched June 2010
- Additionally Known as WB650
Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
Here is a extensive assessment of the Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe X90 was released around the same time to the HZ35W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the X90 matches up against the HZ35W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 and Samsung HZ35W. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung HZ35W
X90 | HZ35W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Pentax X90
HZ35W | X90 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung HZ35W
X90 | HZ35W | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | June 2010 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 features physical dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the X90 compared to the HZ35W.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and HZ35W is 69 and 91 respectively.
Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and HZ35W.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Pentax X90 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax X90 | Samsung HZ35W |
Also Known as | - | WB650 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-07-06 | 2010-06-16 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 428 gr (0.94 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $350 | $300 |