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Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB150F 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 WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X90 was brought out 18 months before the WB150F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the X90 grades against the WB150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung WB150F

 X90 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Pentax X90

 WB150F X90 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2010More recent by 18 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung WB150F

 X90 WB150F 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax X90 provides external measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the X90 versus the WB150F.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and WB150F is 69 and 93 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the X90 and WB150F.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB150F to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older X90 will be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography details
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax X90
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax X90
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
42
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 Travel photography information
Samsung WB150F Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography info
35
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 Vlogging info
Samsung WB150F Vlogging info
23
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Samsung WB150F
 Pentax X90Samsung WB150F
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax X90 Samsung WB150F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2012-01-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 428g (0.94 pounds) 188g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $350 $230