Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB30F
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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90 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
- 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
- Introduced January 2012
Samsung WB30F
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(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
- Launched January 2013
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Below, we are matching up the Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB30F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the VS20 grades vs the WB30F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio VS20 & Samsung WB30F. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax VS20 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Samsung WB30F
| VS20 | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Pentax VS20
| WB30F | VS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 11 months |
Common features in the Pentax VS20 and Samsung WB30F
| VS20 | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax VS20 offers external dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the VS20 compared to the WB30F.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VS20 and WB30F is 90 and 96 respectively.
Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VS20 and WB30F.
Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files but you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged VS20 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography advice
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Pentax VS20 Street photography features
Samsung WB30F Street photography features
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (235g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Pentax VS20 Sports photography features
Samsung WB30F Sports photography features
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Pentax VS20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
lighter than average (235g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Pentax VS20 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography features
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Samsung WB30F Vlogging info
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (235 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
| Pentax Optio VS20 | Samsung WB30F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model | Pentax Optio VS20 | Samsung WB30F |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-01-25 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 3 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-4.8 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | QVGA TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.80 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 235 gr (0.52 pounds) | 128 gr (0.28 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| 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 model | D-LI122 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $106 | $180 |