Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB700
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![Pentax X90 front Pentax X90 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-X90/Pentax-X90-front.jpg)
![Samsung WB700 front Samsung WB700 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-WB700/Samsung-WB700-front.jpg)
98 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced December 2010
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB700 Overview
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").
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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.
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung WB700
X90 | WB700 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Pentax X90
WB700 | X90 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung WB700
X90 | WB700 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | July 2010 | ![]() | December 2010 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-X90-vs-Samsung-WB700-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and WB700 is 69 and 98 respectively.
![Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-X90-vs-Samsung-WB700-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-X90-vs-Samsung-WB700-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-X90-vs-Samsung-WB700-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Pentax X90 | Samsung WB700 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax X90 | Samsung WB700 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-07-06 | 2010-12-28 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Prime | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
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) | () |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 428 grams (0.94 pounds) | - |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $350 | $300 |