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Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX210 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 NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX200
  • New Model is Samsung NX300
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Pentax X90 versus Samsung NX210, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the X90 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The X90 was manufactured 3 years prior to the NX210 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the X90 scores versus the NX210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung NX210

 X90 NX210 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Pentax X90

 NX210 X90 
AnnouncedAugust 2012July 2010Newer by 25 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung NX210

 X90 NX210 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax X90 comes with exterior dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the X90 against the NX210.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the X90 and NX210 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X90 and NX210.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X90 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX210 will give extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged X90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography advice
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax X90
Street photography with Samsung NX210
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax X90
Sports photography with Samsung NX210
42
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
56
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX210 Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography details
35
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 Vlogging info
Samsung NX210 Vlogging info
23
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
34
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Samsung NX210
 Pentax X90Samsung NX210
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X90 Samsung NX210
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-07-06 2012-08-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.10 m no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428 grams (0.94 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 719
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-L106 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $350 $625