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Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Pentax X90
(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
  • Released July 2010
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X90 was introduced 4 years prior to the WB1100F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the X90 grades against the WB1100F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung WB1100F

 X90 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Pentax X90

 WB1100F X90 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 42 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung WB1100F

 X90 WB1100F 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 has outside dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB1100F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the X90 versus the WB1100F.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and WB1100F is 69 and 67 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the X90 and WB1100F.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung WB1100F to provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged X90 will be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography factors
29
manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 Street photography features
Samsung WB1100F Street photography features
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Sports photography camera
42
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (512g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography advice
35
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
45
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax X90
Vlogging with Samsung WB1100F
23
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
23
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than competition (512g)
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Samsung WB1100F
 Pentax X90Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax X90 Samsung WB1100F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.10 m -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428g (0.94 lbs) 512g (1.13 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
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-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $350 $250