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Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung WB50F

 X90 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Pentax X90

 WB50F X90 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2010Fresher by 42 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung WB50F

 X90 WB50F 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

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).

Take a look at the Pentax X90 and Samsung WB50F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

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

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography info
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax X90
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
42
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 Travel photography information
Samsung WB50F Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (207 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X90
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
35
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
23
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Samsung WB50F
 Pentax X90Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax X90 Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.10 m -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 gr (0.94 lbs) 207 gr (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $350 $180