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Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Pentax X90
(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
Samsung ST600
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung ST600

 X90 ST600 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2010More recent by 7 months
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Pentax X90

 ST600 X90 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung ST600

 X90 ST600 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and ST600 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Portrait photography camera
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 Street photography features
Samsung ST600 Street photography features
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 Sports photography features
Samsung ST600 Sports photography features
42
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 Travel photography info
Samsung ST600 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (150 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X90
Landscape photography with Samsung ST600
35
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax X90
Vlogging with Samsung ST600
23
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
30
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (150g)
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Samsung ST600
 Pentax X90Samsung ST600
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