Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST150F
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST150F 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
- Announced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Announced January 2013

Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST150F Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Pentax X90 versus Samsung ST150F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The X90 was unveiled 3 years before the ST150F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the X90 grades versus the ST150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X90 & Samsung ST150F. The full galleries are provided at Pentax X90 Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung ST150F
X90 | ST150F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Pentax X90
ST150F | X90 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 30 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung ST150F
X90 | ST150F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 offers physical measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
See the Pentax X90 versus Samsung ST150F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the X90 compared to the ST150F.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and ST150F is 69 and 96 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and ST150F.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung ST150F to give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older X90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Pentax X90 | Samsung ST150F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax X90 | Samsung ST150F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Prime | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 428g (0.94 lb) | 114g (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $350 | $300 |