Pentax X90 vs Samsung SL30

Its time to examine more closely at the Pentax X90 versus Samsung SL30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X90 was manufactured 17 months after the SL30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the X90 grades vs the SL30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X90 & Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax X90 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax X90 has got outer 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 SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the X90 against the SL30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X90 and SL30 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X90 and SL30.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax X90 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer X90 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.