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Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX100 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 NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX200
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Pentax X90 and Samsung NX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is fairly similar but the X90 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The X90 was revealed 2 months prior to the NX100 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the X90 grades versus the NX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung NX100

 X90 NX100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Pentax X90

 NX100 X90 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung NX100

 X90 NX100 
ReleasedJuly 2010September 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax X90 provides outer measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the X90 vs the NX100.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and NX100 is 69 and 88 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and NX100.

Plainly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X90 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX100 will offer extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax X90
Portrait photography with Samsung NX100
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
73
you can focus manually
decent MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 Street photography information
Samsung NX100 Street photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
76
image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX100 Sports photography factors
42
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
60
image stabilization
decent MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (420 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX100 Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
good battery life (420 shots)
decent MP (15MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography highlights
35
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization
decent MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (420 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 Vlogging information
Samsung NX100 Vlogging information
23
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
31
image stabilization
includes face detect focus
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Samsung NX100
 Pentax X90Samsung NX100
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax X90 Samsung NX100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-07-06 2010-09-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.10 m no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 gr (0.94 lbs) 282 gr (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 62
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 563
Other
Battery life - 420 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model D-L106 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $350 $386