Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB30F
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93 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
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Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
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96 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched June 2013
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2013
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Lets look a bit more closely at the Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB30F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-10 scores against the WB30F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are provided at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung WB30F
| WG-10 | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Pentax WG-10
| WB30F | WG-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung WB30F
| WG-10 | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2013 |  | January 2013 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-10 provides external measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-10 versus the WB30F.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and WB30F is 93 and 96 respectively.
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and WB30F.
All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB30F to offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography information
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Pentax WG-10 Street photography info
Samsung WB30F Street photography info
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Pentax WG-10 Sports photography features
Samsung WB30F Sports photography features
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Pentax WG-10 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Travel photography highlights
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lighter than others in class (128g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography highlights
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Pentax WG-10 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB30F Vlogging highlights
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
Photography Glossary
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
| Pentax WG-10 | Samsung WB30F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model type | Pentax WG-10 | Samsung WB30F |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | QVGA TFT LCD |
| 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 rate | 0.7 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 1.20 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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, 15fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) | 128 gr (0.28 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| 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 | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $0 | $180 |
