Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX3000

Lets look much closer at the Pentax X90 versus Samsung NX3000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the X90 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The X90 was released 4 years before the NX3000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the X90 grades vs the NX3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 & Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax X90 has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Pentax X90 versus Samsung NX3000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the X90 vs the NX3000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X90 and NX3000 is 69 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X90 and NX3000.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The X90 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will give more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older X90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.