Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB250F
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Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB250F 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio S1 & Samsung WB250F. The full galleries are provided at Pentax S1 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Samsung WB250F
S1 | WB250F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Pentax S1
WB250F | S1 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | March 2011 | More modern by 22 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax S1 and Samsung WB250F
S1 | WB250F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Pentax S1 versus Samsung WB250F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Pentax Optio S1 | Samsung WB250F | |
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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 |