Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX500
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX500 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
- Launched July 2010
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Launched February 2015
- Previous Model is Samsung NX300
Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX500 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the X90 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe X90 was unveiled 5 years prior to the NX500 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the X90 matches up versus the NX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 and Samsung NX500. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax X90 Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung NX500
X90 | NX500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Pentax X90
NX500 | X90 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | July 2010 | Newer by 55 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 230k | Sharper display (+806k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung NX500
X90 | NX500 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax X90 provides physical 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) whilst the Samsung NX500 has specifications of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Examine the Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the X90 versus the NX500.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and NX500 is 69 and 87 respectively.
Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and NX500.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X90 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX500 will resolve extra detail having an extra 16MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged X90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
Pentax X90 | Samsung NX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax X90 | Samsung NX500 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2015-02-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Prime | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 28 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6480 x 4320 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
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 | 209 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.265 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 428 gr (0.94 lbs) | 287 gr (0.63 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 87 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1379 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 370 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-L106 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $350 | $800 |