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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Pentax WG-10
(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
  • Introduced June 2013
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung WB50F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was announced 6 months earlier than the WB50F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the WG-10 grades vs the WB50F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung WB50F

 WG-10 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Pentax WG-10

 WB50F WG-10 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung WB50F

 WG-10 WB50F 
RevealedJune 2013January 2014Same generation
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-10 has outer measurements 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 WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-10 versus the WB50F.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and WB50F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and WB50F.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB50F to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
39
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-10
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB50F Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
low fps (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
71
environment proof
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (207 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography details
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging information
Samsung WB50F Vlogging information
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung WB50F
 Pentax WG-10Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax WG-10 Samsung WB50F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-21 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 0.7 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 1.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lb) 207 grams (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $180