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Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Introduced July 2010
Samsung WB850F
(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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Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung WB850F

 X90 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Pentax X90

 WB850F X90 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2010Newer by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung WB850F

 X90 WB850F 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X90 and WB850F is 69 and 91 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography info
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax X90
Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
42
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (250g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography details
35
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax X90
Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
23
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
34
decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Samsung WB850F
 Pentax X90Samsung 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