Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB35F

Below, we are evaluating the Pentax X90 and Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X90 was brought out 4 years before the WB35F which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the X90 matches up against the WB35F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X90 & Samsung WB35F. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax X90 Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X90 enjoys 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) whilst the Samsung WB35F has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Pentax X90 and Samsung WB35F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the X90 against the WB35F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the X90 and WB35F is 69 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and WB35F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB35F to give more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged X90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.