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Pentax X90 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Pentax X90 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Pentax X90
(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
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung SH100 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Pentax X90 versus Samsung SH100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X90 was manufactured 6 months prior to the SH100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the X90 matches up against the SH100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung SH100

 X90 SH100 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Pentax X90

 SH100 X90 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung SH100

 X90 SH100 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Pentax X90 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 comes with exterior measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung SH100 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the X90 and the SH100.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and SH100 is 69 and 99 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and SH100.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung SH100 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 Portrait photography info
Samsung SH100 Portrait photography info
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax X90
Street photography with Samsung SH100
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Sports photography camera
42
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
MP count decent (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 Travel photography features
Samsung SH100 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X90
Landscape photography with Samsung SH100
35
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
37
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 Vlogging factors
Samsung SH100 Vlogging factors
23
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
33
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
includes microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Samsung SH100
 Pentax X90Samsung SH100
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X90 Samsung SH100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-07-06 2011-01-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4230 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.10 m -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428 gr (0.94 lb) -
Physical dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID D-L106 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $350 $200