Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung WB50F
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92 Imaging
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Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched March 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
- Announced January 2014
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Below, we are reviewing the Pentax RS1500 and Samsung WB50F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the RS1500 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe RS1500 was revealed 3 years before the WB50F and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the RS1500 grades vs the WB50F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Samsung WB50F
| RS1500 | WB50F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Pentax RS1500
| WB50F | RS1500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2014 |  | March 2011 | Fresher by 34 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax RS1500 and Samsung WB50F
| RS1500 | WB50F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax RS1500 has got exterior dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).
See the Pentax RS1500 and Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the RS1500 against the WB50F.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RS1500 and WB50F is 93 and 92 respectively.
Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the RS1500 and WB50F.
As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB50F to offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older RS1500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
| Pentax Optio RS1500 | Samsung WB50F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model type | Pentax Optio RS1500 | Samsung WB50F |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-03-16 | 2014-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | - |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.90 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 157 grams (0.35 lb) | 207 grams (0.46 lb) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 images | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $150 | $180 |