Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung ST150F
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Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2013
Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung ST150F Overview
Following is a comprehensive review of the Pentax WG-1 and Samsung ST150F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-1 (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe WG-1 was unveiled 23 months before the ST150F making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WG-1 scores vs the ST150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-1 & Samsung ST150F. The full galleries are provided at Pentax WG-1 Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Samsung ST150F
WG-1 | ST150F | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Pentax WG-1
ST150F | WG-1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | February 2011 | More modern by 23 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax WG-1 and Samsung ST150F
WG-1 | ST150F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-1 offers outer dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Look at the Pentax WG-1 and Samsung ST150F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-1 versus the ST150F.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 and ST150F is 93 and 96 respectively.
Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-1 and ST150F.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung ST150F to give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WG-1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Pentax Optio WG-1 | Samsung ST150F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax Optio WG-1 | Samsung ST150F |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-02-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | - |
Flash modes | 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 157 gr (0.35 lb) | 114 gr (0.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" 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 | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $350 | $300 |