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Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX300 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
  • Announced July 2010
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX210
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX500
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Pentax X90 versus Samsung NX300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the X90 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X90 was announced 4 years before the NX300 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the X90 scores versus the NX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung NX300

 X90 NX300 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Pentax X90

 NX300 X90 
LaunchedNovember 2013July 2010Newer by 41 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution768k230kSharper display (+538k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung NX300

 X90 NX300 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax X90 features outside dimensions 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 NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Pentax X90 versus Samsung NX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the X90 vs the NX300.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and NX300 is 69 and 86 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and NX300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X90 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX300 will produce extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged X90 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Street photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX300 Sports photography highlights
42
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
73
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
boasts touch to focus
good MP (20MP)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X90
Landscape photography with Samsung NX300
35
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX300 as a Vlogging camera
23
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
33
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Samsung NX300
 Pentax X90Samsung NX300
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X90 Samsung NX300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-07-06 2013-11-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime DRIMe IV
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 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 247
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 768k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.10 m no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428g (0.94 lb) 331g (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 76
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 942
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-L106 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $350 $750