Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX5
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2010
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Launched June 2010
Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX5 Overview
Following is a detailed comparison of the Pentax X90 and Samsung NX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the X90 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe X90 was launched 2 months after the NX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the X90 grades vs the NX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X90 and Samsung NX5. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung NX5
X90 | NX5 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Pentax X90
NX5 | X90 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung NX5
X90 | NX5 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | June 2010 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X90 has outside dimensions 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 NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax X90 and Samsung NX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the X90 against the NX5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X90 and NX5 is 69 and 80 respectively.
Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and NX5.
Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X90 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX5 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
Pentax X90 | Samsung NX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax X90 | Samsung NX5 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2010-06-01 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Prime | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 428 grams (0.94 lb) | 499 grams (1.10 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
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 | - | 400 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-L106 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $350 | $499 |