Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX300M

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX300M, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the X90 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The X90 was brought out 3 years earlier than the NX300M which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the X90 grades against the NX300M in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X90 and Samsung NX300M. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax X90 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X90 features outside measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the X90 and the NX300M.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the X90 and NX300M is 69 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the X90 and NX300M.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X90 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX300M will deliver greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged X90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.