Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL240

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.