Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung WB50F
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Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung WB50F 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
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
- Launched January 2014
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Below is a extended review of the Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung WB50F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-2 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WG-2 grades vs the WB50F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Samsung WB50F
| WG-2 | WB50F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Pentax WG-2
| WB50F | WG-2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | February 2012 | More recent by 23 months |
Common features in the Pentax WG-2 and Samsung WB50F
| WG-2 | WB50F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax WG-2 features outer dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-2 versus the WB50F.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-2 and WB50F is 91 and 92 respectively.
Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-2 and WB50F.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older WG-2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
| Pentax Optio WG-2 | Samsung WB50F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model type | Pentax Optio WG-2 | Samsung WB50F |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2014-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| 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) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | - |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.40 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 192 grams (0.42 lbs) | 207 grams (0.46 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
| 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 images | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $350 | $180 |