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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung WB250F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was introduced 6 months later than the WB250F which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WG-10 matches up against the WB250F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung WB250F

 WG-10 WB250F 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Pentax WG-10

 WB250F WG-10 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung WB250F

 WG-10 WB250F 
RevealedJune 2013January 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-10 enjoys outside measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung WB250F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-10 versus the WB250F.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and WB250F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and WB250F.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography information
Samsung WB250F Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography features
Samsung WB250F Travel photography features
71
environment proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (226 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
environment proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung WB250F
 Pentax WG-10Samsung WB250F
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-10 Samsung WB250F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-21 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 0.7 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 1.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $250