Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST600
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST600 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST600 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Pentax X90 and Samsung ST600, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe X90 was unveiled 7 months later than the ST600 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the X90 matches up vs the ST600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST600 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X90 & Samsung ST600. The full galleries are provided at Pentax X90 Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung ST600
X90 | ST600 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | January 2010 | More recent by 7 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Pentax X90
ST600 | X90 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 230k | Crisper screen (+922k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung ST600
X90 | ST600 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 features physical dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax X90 and Samsung ST600 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the X90 against the ST600.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and ST600 is 69 and 95 respectively.
Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and ST600.
As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung ST600 to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent X90 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
Pentax X90 | Samsung ST600 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax X90 | Samsung ST600 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 4800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,152 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
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 lb) | 150 gr (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | SLB07 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $350 | $330 |