Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung ST150F
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Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Introduced July 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Announced January 2013
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Its time to look closer at the Pentax MX-1 versus Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the MX-1 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) and the MX-1 (1/1.7") and ST150F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe MX-1 was manufactured 6 months later than the ST150F and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the MX-1 matches up vs the ST150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax MX-1 and Samsung ST150F. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax MX-1 Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Samsung ST150F
| MX-1 | ST150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Pentax MX-1
| ST150F | MX-1 |
|---|
Common features in the Pentax MX-1 and Samsung ST150F
| MX-1 | ST150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2013 |  | January 2013 | Same generation |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax MX-1 enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the MX-1 and the ST150F.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the MX-1 and ST150F is 84 and 96 respectively.
Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the MX-1 and ST150F.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The MX-1 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung ST150F will provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.
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Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
| Pentax MX-1 | Samsung ST150F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model | Pentax MX-1 | Samsung ST150F |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2013-07-01 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD with AR coating | QVGA TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 391 grams (0.86 pounds) | 114 grams (0.25 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 49 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 208 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 290 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | D-Li-106 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $400 | $300 |