Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB2200F

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung WB2200F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was announced 6 months prior to the WB2200F so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WG-10 scores versus the WB2200F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung WB2200F. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Samsung WB2200F Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-10 comes with physical dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB2200F has proportions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung WB2200F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the WG-10 compared to the WB2200F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and WB2200F is 93 and 59 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and WB2200F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB2200F to produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.