Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung ST150F
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Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Launched September 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2013
Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung ST150F Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Pentax RZ18 and Samsung ST150F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe RZ18 was announced 16 months earlier than the ST150F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the RZ18 scores vs the ST150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio RZ18 and Samsung ST150F. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax RZ18 Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Samsung ST150F
RZ18 | ST150F | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Pentax RZ18
ST150F | RZ18 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | September 2011 | More modern by 16 months |
Common features in the Pentax RZ18 and Samsung ST150F
RZ18 | ST150F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax RZ18 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax RZ18 and Samsung ST150F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the RZ18 versus the ST150F.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RZ18 and ST150F is 92 and 96 respectively.
Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RZ18 and ST150F.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged RZ18 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Pentax Optio RZ18 | Samsung ST150F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax Optio RZ18 | Samsung ST150F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-09-12 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 178g (0.39 pounds) | 114g (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $210 | $300 |