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Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL225 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 TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST550
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Pentax X90 versus Samsung TL225, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The X90 was launched 11 months later than the TL225 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the X90 scores versus the TL225 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung TL225

 X90 TL225 
IntroducedJuly 2010August 2009More recent by 11 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Pentax X90

 TL225 X90 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung TL225

 X90 TL225 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 features physical measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the X90 vs the TL225.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the X90 and TL225 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and TL225.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern X90 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 Street photography features
Samsung TL225 Street photography features
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Sports photography highlights
42
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 Travel photography features
Samsung TL225 Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
supports touch to focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (187g)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Landscape photography camera
35
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
37
fairly wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 Vlogging info
Samsung TL225 Vlogging info
23
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
29
fairly wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average (187 grams)
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Samsung TL225
 Pentax X90Samsung TL225
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax X90 Samsung TL225
Also called - ST550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-07-06 2009-08-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.10 m 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 grams (0.94 pounds) 187 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $350 $488