Pentax S1 vs Samsung DV300F
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Pentax S1 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced March 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Announced January 2012
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In this write-up, we are looking at the Pentax S1 and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the S1 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S1 grades versus the DV300F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Samsung DV300F
| S1 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Pentax S1
| DV300F | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | March 2011 | Fresher by 10 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax S1 and Samsung DV300F
| S1 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Pentax S1 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax S1 comes with exterior measurements 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 DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S1 against the DV300F.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and DV300F is 93 and 96 respectively.
Pentax S1 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and DV300F.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung DV300F to offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older S1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Pentax S1 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
| Pentax Optio S1 | Samsung DV300F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model type | Pentax Optio S1 | Samsung DV300F |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-03-02 | 2012-01-02 |
| Body design | 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 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.90 m | 4.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 157 grams (0.35 lbs) | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| 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 photographs | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | BP88 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $174 | $200 |