Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST30

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax X90 versus Samsung ST30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is very comparable but the X90 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The X90 was unveiled 6 months prior to the ST30 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the X90 grades against the ST30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X90 & Samsung ST30. The full galleries are provided at Pentax X90 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X90 comes with external 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 ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the X90 versus the ST30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and ST30 is 69 and 98 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X90 and ST30.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X90 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Pentax X90 will provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.