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Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Revealed July 2010
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2014
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung WB35F

 X90 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Pentax X90

 WB35F X90 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2010More modern by 42 months

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung WB35F

 X90 WB35F 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

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

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax X90
Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
42
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 Travel photography details
Samsung WB35F Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competitors (194g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography factors
35
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax X90
Vlogging with Samsung WB35F
23
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Samsung WB35F
 Pentax X90Samsung WB35F
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X90 Samsung WB35F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.10 m -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428g (0.94 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $350 $130