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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Pentax WG-10
(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
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Revealed September 2011
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung MV800, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was launched 22 months after the MV800 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WG-10 matches up versus the MV800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung MV800

 WG-10 MV800 
RevealedJune 2013September 2011More modern by 22 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Pentax WG-10

 MV800 WG-10 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung MV800

 WG-10 MV800 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung MV800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-10 and the MV800.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and MV800 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and MV800.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung MV800 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer WG-10 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
Portrait photography with Samsung MV800
39
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
Sports photography with Samsung MV800
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography information
Samsung MV800 Travel photography information
71
weather sealing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography information
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography information
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung MV800 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
34
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung MV800
 Pentax WG-10Samsung MV800
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax WG-10 Samsung MV800
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-21 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
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
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.7 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 1.20 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Micro SD
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $499