Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung EX2F
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced June 2013
(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-10 vs Samsung EX2F Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung EX2F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very well matched but the WG-10 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") have different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe WG-10 was introduced 7 months later than the EX2F which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WG-10 scores against the EX2F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung EX2F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung EX2F
WG-10 | EX2F | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | December 2012 | More recent by 7 months | |
Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Pentax WG-10
EX2F | WG-10 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung EX2F
WG-10 | EX2F | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 features exterior measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Check out the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung EX2F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-10 compared to the EX2F.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and EX2F.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-10 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax WG-10 will give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WG-10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
Pentax WG-10 | Samsung EX2F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax WG-10 | Samsung EX2F |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2012-12-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
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) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/1.4-2.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.7 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 1.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) | 294 gr (0.65 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $0 | $478 |