Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung WB750
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Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Introduced July 2013
(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
- Revealed September 2011
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Let's look much closer at the Pentax MX-1 versus Samsung WB750, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the MX-1 (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is fairly well matched but the MX-1 (1/1.7") and WB750 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.
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Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the MX-1 scores vs the WB750 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax MX-1 and Samsung WB750. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax MX-1 Gallery and Samsung WB750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Samsung WB750
| MX-1 | WB750 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2013 |  | September 2011 | More modern by 23 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Pentax MX-1
| WB750 | MX-1 |
|---|
Common features in the Pentax MX-1 and Samsung WB750
| MX-1 | WB750 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax MX-1 comes with outer measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Samsung WB750 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the MX-1 compared to the WB750.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the MX-1 and WB750 is 84 and 93 respectively.
Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the MX-1 and WB750.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The MX-1 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung WB750 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer MX-1 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications
| Pentax MX-1 | Samsung WB750 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model type | Pentax MX-1 | Samsung WB750 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2013-07-01 | 2011-09-01 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4096 x 3072 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 920k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD with AR coating | TFT color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync | On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) | 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 391 grams (0.86 pounds) | 193 grams (0.43 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") | 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 49 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 208 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 290 photographs | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | D-Li-106 | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $400 | $339 |