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Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL210 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 TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL150
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Pentax X90 and Samsung TL210, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X90 was brought out 7 months after the TL210 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the X90 grades versus the TL210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung TL210

 X90 TL210 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2010Newer by 7 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Pentax X90

 TL210 X90 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung TL210

 X90 TL210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X90 enjoys 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) whilst the Samsung TL210 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Pentax X90 and Samsung TL210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the X90 vs the TL210.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X90 and TL210 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and TL210.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files however you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer X90 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 Street photography features
Samsung TL210 Street photography features
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL210 Sports photography factors
42
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 Travel photography info
Samsung TL210 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
offers touch focus
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (177g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography factors
35
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
37
decently wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL210 Vlogging advice
23
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
28
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than average in class (177g)
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Samsung TL210
 Pentax X90Samsung TL210
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax X90 Samsung TL210
Also called as - PL150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-07-06 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.10 m 3.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 gr (0.94 lb) 177 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model D-L106 SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $350 $230