Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB50F

Here is a in depth comparison of the Pentax X90 and Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X90 was launched 4 years earlier than the WB50F and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the X90 grades against the WB50F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 & Samsung WB50F. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 offers exterior measurements 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 WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the X90 compared to the WB50F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X90 and WB50F is 69 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X90 and WB50F.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB50F to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older X90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.