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Pentax X90 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Pentax X90 vs Samsung MV800 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
  • Announced July 2010
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Revealed September 2011
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Pentax X90 and Samsung MV800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The X90 was announced 14 months prior to the MV800 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the X90 grades versus the MV800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung MV800

 X90 MV800 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Pentax X90

 MV800 X90 
RevealedSeptember 2011July 2010Newer by 14 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung MV800

 X90 MV800 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Pentax X90 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Pentax X90 has got external measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the X90 versus the MV800.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the X90 and MV800 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the X90 and MV800.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung MV800 to result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged X90 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax X90
Street photography with Samsung MV800
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 Sports photography advice
Samsung MV800 Sports photography advice
42
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
35
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax X90
Vlogging with Samsung MV800
23
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
34
pretty wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Samsung MV800
 Pentax X90Samsung MV800
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax X90 Samsung MV800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-07-06 2011-09-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.10 m 3.20 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428g (0.94 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model D-L106 BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Micro SD
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $350 $499