Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB210
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
34
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
45 Overall
40
94 Imaging
37 Features
45 Overall
40
Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched March 2011
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2011
Photography Glossary Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB210 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax S1 and Samsung WB210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the S1 (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S1 matches up against the WB210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio S1 and Samsung WB210. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax S1 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Samsung WB210
| S1 | WB210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 1k | Clearer screen (+229k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Pentax S1
| WB210 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax S1 and Samsung WB210
| S1 | WB210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2011 |  | July 2011 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax S1 has got exterior measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S1 vs the WB210.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and WB210 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and WB210.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.
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Portrait Comparison
Pentax S1 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography details
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street photography with Pentax S1
Street photography with Samsung WB210
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (174g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Pentax S1 Sports photography features
Samsung WB210 Sports photography features
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lighter than competition (174 grams)
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Samsung WB210 Landscape photography features
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Pentax S1 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB210 Vlogging highlights
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (174g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
| Pentax Optio S1 | Samsung WB210 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model | Pentax Optio S1 | Samsung WB210 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-03-02 | 2011-07-19 |
| 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.9-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 157 gr (0.35 lb) | 174 gr (0.38 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 life | 260 photographs | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $174 | $279 |