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Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX200 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
  • Launched July 2010
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX210
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Pentax X90 and Samsung NX200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the X90 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The X90 was released 20 months earlier than the NX200 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 NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the X90 matches up versus the NX200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung NX200

 X90 NX200 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Pentax X90

 NX200 X90 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2010Newer by 20 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung NX200

 X90 NX200 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax X90 features 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) while the Samsung NX200 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the X90 compared to the NX200.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the X90 and NX200 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and NX200.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X90 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX200 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged X90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography information
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
76
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax X90
Street photography with Samsung NX200
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (223g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax X90
Sports photography with Samsung NX200
42
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
55
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX200 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others (223 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography advice
35
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 Vlogging information
Samsung NX200 Vlogging information
23
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
34
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (223g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external mic port
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Samsung NX200
 Pentax X90Samsung NX200
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X90 Samsung NX200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-07-06 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428g (0.94 lb) 223g (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-L106 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $350 $818