Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX3000
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Revealed May 2014
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX2000
Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX3000 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung NX3000
X90 | NX3000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Pentax X90
NX3000 | X90 | |||
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Revealed | May 2014 | July 2010 | More recent by 47 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung NX3000
X90 | NX3000 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison
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.
Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison
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.
Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
Pentax X90 | Samsung NX3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax X90 | Samsung NX3000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2014-05-26 |
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 measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 35 |
Cross focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 428 grams (0.94 pounds) | 230 grams (0.51 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 370 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-L106 | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $350 | $897 |