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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB1100F 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung WB1100F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was released 6 months prior to the WB1100F so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WG-10 grades vs the WB1100F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung WB1100F

 WG-10 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Pentax WG-10

 WB1100F WG-10 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung WB1100F

 WG-10 WB1100F 
RevealedJune 2013January 2014Similar generation
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-10 has outer dimensions 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 WB1100F has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

See the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung WB1100F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-10 vs the WB1100F.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and WB1100F is 93 and 67 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and WB1100F.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB1100F to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
Portrait photography with Samsung WB1100F
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography features
Samsung WB1100F Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography details
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
slow fps (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography info
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography info
71
weather proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (512g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography highlights
47
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging information
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging information
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
23
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (512 grams)
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung WB1100F
 Pentax WG-10Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-10 Samsung WB1100F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-06-21 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.7fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 1.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 512g (1.13 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $0 $250