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Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB2200F 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 WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Pentax X90 versus Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X90 was launched 4 years before the WB2200F which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the X90 grades versus the WB2200F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung WB2200F

 X90 WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Pentax X90

 WB2200F X90 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 42 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung WB2200F

 X90 WB2200F 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X90 has 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 WB2200F has dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") along with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax X90 versus Samsung WB2200F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the X90 versus the WB2200F.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and WB2200F is 69 and 59 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X90 and WB2200F.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB2200F to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged X90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography info
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 Street photography features
Samsung WB2200F Street photography features
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 Sports photography information
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography information
42
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (708 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography highlights
35
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 Vlogging information
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging information
23
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
25
reasonably wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (708g)
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Samsung WB2200F
 Pentax X90Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax X90 Samsung WB2200F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.10 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 gr (0.94 pounds) 708 gr (1.56 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $350 $599