Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung EX2F
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Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
- 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
- Launched December 2012
Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung EX2F Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Pentax WG-2 and Samsung EX2F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-2 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the WG-2 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe WG-2 was launched 10 months earlier than the EX2F so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the WG-2 scores versus the EX2F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung EX2F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-2 & Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-2 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Samsung EX2F
WG-2 | EX2F | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 0k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Pentax WG-2
EX2F | WG-2 | |||
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Launched | December 2012 | February 2012 | Newer by 10 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Pentax WG-2 and Samsung EX2F
WG-2 | EX2F | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-2 has external dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Check the Pentax WG-2 and Samsung EX2F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-2 versus the EX2F.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-2 and EX2F is 91 and 90 respectively.
Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-2 and EX2F.
All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-2 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Pentax WG-2 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged WG-2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
Pentax Optio WG-2 | Samsung EX2F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax Optio WG-2 | Samsung EX2F |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2012-12-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-80mm (3.3x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/1.4-2.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.40 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 192 grams (0.42 lbs) | 294 grams (0.65 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 48 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 209 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $350 | $478 |