Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB700

Let's take a deeper look at the Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The X90 was introduced 5 months earlier than the WB700 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the X90 grades against the WB700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X90 and Samsung WB700. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax X90 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X90 offers outside measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the X90 versus the WB700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and WB700 is 69 and 98 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the X90 and WB700.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB700 to give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively.