Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL205
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternative Name is PL100
Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL205 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL205, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe X90 was unveiled 7 months later than the TL205 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the X90 matches up against the TL205 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 & Samsung TL205. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax X90 Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung TL205
X90 | TL205 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | January 2010 | More recent by 7 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Pentax X90
TL205 | X90 |
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Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung TL205
X90 | TL205 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax X90 comes with 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) while the Samsung TL205 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL205 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the X90 vs the TL205.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the X90 and TL205 is 69 and 94 respectively.
Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and TL205.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher X90 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Pentax X90 | Samsung TL205 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax X90 | Samsung TL205 |
Also called | - | PL100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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) | 177 gr (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $350 | $180 |