Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL240
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternative Name is ST5000
Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL240 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Pentax X90 and Samsung TL240, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe X90 was brought out 7 months later than the TL240 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the X90 matches up vs the TL240 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL240 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X90 & Samsung TL240. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax X90 Gallery & Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung TL240
X90 | TL240 | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | January 2010 | More recent by 7 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Pentax X90
TL240 | X90 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung TL240
X90 | TL240 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax X90 comes with physical measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Pentax X90 and Samsung TL240 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the X90 against the TL240.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and TL240 is 69 and 95 respectively.
Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the X90 and TL240.
As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung TL240 to render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher X90 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
Pentax X90 | Samsung TL240 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax X90 | Samsung TL240 |
Also Known as | - | ST5000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4334 x 3256 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 4800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 428 gr (0.94 pounds) | 160 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" 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 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $350 | $171 |