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Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST95 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
  • Launched July 2010
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax X90 and Samsung ST95, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X90 was revealed 6 months before the ST95 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the X90 matches up vs the ST95 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung ST95

 X90 ST95 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Pentax X90

 ST95 X90 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung ST95

 X90 ST95 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X90 features physical dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung ST95 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the X90 compared to the ST95.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and ST95 is 69 and 99 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X90 and ST95.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST95 to result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax X90
Portrait photography with Samsung ST95
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 Street photography info
Samsung ST95 Street photography info
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Sports photography camera
42
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 Travel photography details
Samsung ST95 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Landscape photography camera
35
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 Vlogging information
Samsung ST95 Vlogging information
23
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Samsung ST95
 Pentax X90Samsung ST95
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X90 Samsung ST95
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-07-06 2011-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.10 m -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428g (0.94 lb) -
Physical dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $350 $145