Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX200

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X90 & Samsung NX200. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax X90 Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.

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).

See the Pentax X90 and Samsung NX200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.