Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB850F
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB850F 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
- Introduced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Released January 2012
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The following is a detailed overview of the Pentax X90 and Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe X90 was unveiled 18 months prior to the WB850F which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the X90 grades against the WB850F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X90 & Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax X90 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung WB850F
| X90 | WB850F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Pentax X90
| WB850F | X90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | July 2010 | Newer by 18 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung WB850F
| X90 | WB850F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax X90 enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax X90 and Samsung WB850F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the X90 versus the WB850F.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X90 and WB850F is 69 and 91 respectively.
Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the X90 and WB850F.
As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB850F to show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged X90 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
| Pentax X90 | Samsung WB850F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model | Pentax X90 | Samsung WB850F |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2012-01-09 |
| Body design | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | AMOLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 9.10 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 428 grams (0.94 lb) | 250 grams (0.55 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
| 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 | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $350 | $599 |
