Pentax K-r vs Samsung WB350F
67 Imaging
53 Features
52 Overall
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90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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Pentax K-r vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Revealed March 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
- Released January 2014
Pentax K-r vs Samsung WB350F Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Pentax K-r vs Samsung WB350F, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the K-r (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the K-r (APS-C) and WB350F (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe K-r was introduced 3 years earlier than the WB350F which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the K-r matches up vs the WB350F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax K-r vs Samsung WB350F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-r & Samsung WB350F. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-r Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Samsung WB350F
K-r | WB350F | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Pentax K-r
WB350F | K-r | |||
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Released | January 2014 | March 2011 | Newer by 34 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax K-r and Samsung WB350F
K-r | WB350F | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Pentax K-r vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-r has outside dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax K-r vs Samsung WB350F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the K-r against the WB350F.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-r and WB350F is 67 and 90 respectively.
Pentax K-r vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-r and WB350F.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-r having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung WB350F will produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged K-r will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Pentax K-r vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K-r vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
Pentax K-r | Samsung WB350F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax K-r | Samsung WB350F |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-03-11 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Prime II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash options | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 598g (1.32 pounds) | 276g (0.61 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") | 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 755 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI109,4 x AA | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $1,100 | $260 |