Pentax S1 vs Samsung ST150F
93 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
30 Overall
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Pentax S1 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Released March 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
- Introduced January 2013
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On this page, we will be looking at the Pentax S1 and Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S1 (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe S1 was launched 22 months earlier than the ST150F which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the S1 grades against the ST150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio S1 & Samsung ST150F. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax S1 Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Samsung ST150F
| S1 | ST150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Pentax S1
| ST150F | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | March 2011 | Fresher by 22 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax S1 and Samsung ST150F
| S1 | ST150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Pentax S1 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax S1 enjoys physical 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) and the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S1 versus the ST150F.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and ST150F is 93 and 96 respectively.
Pentax S1 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and ST150F.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung ST150F to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older S1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Pentax S1 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
| Pentax Optio S1 | Samsung ST150F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model | Pentax Optio S1 | Samsung ST150F |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-03-02 | 2013-01-07 |
| 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | QVGA TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 | 157 gr (0.35 lbs) | 114 gr (0.25 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | 260 photos | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $174 | $300 |