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Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST700 Key Specs

Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2010
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Pentax X90 and Samsung ST700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and ST700 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X90 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the ST700 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the X90 grades versus the ST700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung ST700

 X90 ST700 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Pentax X90

 ST700 X90 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung ST700

 X90 ST700 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 has exterior measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung ST700 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the X90 compared to the ST700.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the X90 and ST700 is 69 and 99 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and ST700.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung ST700 to give greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax X90
Portrait photography with Samsung ST700
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 Street photography features
Samsung ST700 Street photography features
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax X90
Sports photography with Samsung ST700
42
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 Travel photography features
Samsung ST700 Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST700 Landscape photography details
35
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
38
good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 Vlogging info
Samsung ST700 Vlogging info
23
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
30
good max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Samsung ST700
 Pentax X90Samsung ST700
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X90 Samsung ST700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-07-06 2011-01-05
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.10 m -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428 grams (0.94 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
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