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Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Announced July 2010
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced September 2011
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Pentax X90 versus Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X90 was introduced 14 months prior to the WB750 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the X90 scores vs the WB750 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung WB750

 X90 WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Pentax X90

 WB750 X90 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011July 2010Newer by 14 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung WB750

 X90 WB750 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 offers outside measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB750 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax X90 versus Samsung WB750 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the X90 and the WB750.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X90 and WB750 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and WB750.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB750 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged X90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography advice
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
features face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 Street photography information
Samsung WB750 Street photography information
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (193g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 Sports photography features
Samsung WB750 Sports photography features
42
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 Travel photography information
Samsung WB750 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X90
Landscape photography with Samsung WB750
35
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
48
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB750 as a Vlogging camera
23
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (193g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Samsung WB750
 Pentax X90Samsung WB750
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X90 Samsung WB750
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2011-09-01
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4096 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 3.30 m
Flash options - On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428 gr (0.94 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $339