Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB30F
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Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB30F 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
- Revealed March 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2013
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Here, we are matching up the Pentax S1 and Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S1 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S1 was manufactured 22 months prior to the WB30F making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S1 grades versus the WB30F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio S1 & Samsung WB30F. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax S1 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Samsung WB30F
| S1 | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Pentax S1
| WB30F | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | March 2011 | More modern by 22 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax S1 and Samsung WB30F
| S1 | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax S1 features exterior dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S1 against the WB30F.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and WB30F is 93 and 96 respectively.
Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and WB30F.
As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB30F to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
| Pentax Optio S1 | Samsung WB30F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model type | Pentax Optio S1 | Samsung WB30F |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| 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 mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | QVGA TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.90 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 157 gr (0.35 lb) | 128 gr (0.28 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 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 |
| Cost at launch | $174 | $180 |