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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Pentax I-10 versus Samsung WB250F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was announced 3 years before the WB250F and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the I-10 grades against the WB250F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Samsung WB250F

 I-10 WB250F 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Pentax I-10

 WB250F I-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 35 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Samsung WB250F

 I-10 WB250F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax I-10 features outside measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the I-10 and the WB250F.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the I-10 and WB250F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the I-10 and WB250F.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB250F to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older I-10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax I-10 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 Sports photography features
Samsung WB250F Sports photography features
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax I-10 Travel photography info
Samsung WB250F Travel photography info
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax I-10 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography factors
36
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax I-10
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
35
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Samsung WB250F
 Pentax Optio I-10Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio I-10 Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-25 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153 grams (0.34 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $310 $250