Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB350F

Below, we are reviewing the Pentax X90 and Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X90 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WB350F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the X90 grades vs the WB350F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 & Samsung WB350F. The entire galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 features physical dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the X90 against the WB350F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X90 and WB350F is 69 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and WB350F.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB350F to show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older X90 will be behind in sensor technology.