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Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Pentax X90
(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
  • Introduced July 2010
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released December 2010
  • Old Model is Samsung NX10
  • New Model is Samsung NX20
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Pentax X90 and Samsung NX11, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the X90 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The X90 was launched 5 months before the NX11 so 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 NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the X90 matches up versus the NX11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung NX11

 X90 NX11 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Pentax X90

 NX11 X90 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung NX11

 X90 NX11 
ReleasedJuly 2010December 2010Same generation
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax X90 offers exterior measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Pentax X90 and Samsung NX11 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the X90 compared to the NX11.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X90 and NX11 is 69 and 80 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the X90 and NX11.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X90 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX11 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 Street photography features
Samsung NX11 Street photography features
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 Sports photography features
Samsung NX11 Sports photography features
42
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 Travel photography info
Samsung NX11 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
resolution is good (15MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (499 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Landscape photography camera
35
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax X90
Vlogging with Samsung NX11
23
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
24
features face detect autofocus
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (499 grams)
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Samsung NX11
 Pentax X90Samsung NX11
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax X90 Samsung NX11
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-07-06 2010-12-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect 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 range 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m 11.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 grams (0.94 pounds) 499 grams (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 553
Other
Battery life - 400 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model D-L106 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $350 $626