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Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio S1 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Pentax S1
(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
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Let's look more closely at the Pentax S1 versus Samsung WB250F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the S1 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1 was unveiled 22 months earlier than the WB250F making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S1 matches up vs the WB250F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Samsung WB250F

 S1 WB250F 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Pentax S1

 WB250F S1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013March 2011More modern by 22 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax S1 and Samsung WB250F

 S1 WB250F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax S1 features outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S1 compared to the WB250F.

Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and WB250F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and WB250F.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of files although you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged S1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax S1 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography information
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax S1 Street photography features
Samsung WB250F Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax S1 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB250F Sports photography factors
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax S1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
64
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (226g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax S1 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography factors
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax S1 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB250F Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax S1 and Samsung WB250F
 Pentax Optio S1Samsung WB250F
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio S1 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-03-02 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157 grams (0.35 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $174 $250