Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB210
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched July 2011
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Below is a complete review of the Pentax X90 and Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe X90 was manufactured 12 months prior to the WB210 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the X90 scores against the WB210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung WB210
| X90 | WB210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 1k | Clearer screen (+229k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Pentax X90
| WB210 | X90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 12 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung WB210
| X90 | WB210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X90 features outer dimensions 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 WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the X90 and the WB210.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and WB210 is 69 and 94 respectively.
Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and WB210.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung WB210 to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older X90 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
| Pentax X90 | Samsung WB210 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model type | Pentax X90 | Samsung WB210 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface 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 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.9-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3.5" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.10 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | - | 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 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video 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 lb) | 174 gr (0.38 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| 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 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $350 | $279 |