Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung WB850F

Its time to look a little more closely at the Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung WB850F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the MX-1 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the MX-1 (1/1.7") and WB850F (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The MX-1 was manufactured 18 months after the WB850F making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the MX-1 scores vs the WB850F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax MX-1 and Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are available at Pentax MX-1 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax MX-1 has outside dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) while 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).

Check the Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the MX-1 compared to the WB850F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the MX-1 and WB850F is 84 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the MX-1 and WB850F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The MX-1 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung WB850F will give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger MX-1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.