Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB800F
Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
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93 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
36
Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
44
92 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
44
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB800F 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
- Announced June 2013
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
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In this write-up, we will be comparing the Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB800F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WG-10 scores against the WB800F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-10 & Samsung WB800F. The full galleries are available at Pentax WG-10 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung WB800F
| WG-10 | WB800F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Pentax WG-10
| WB800F | WG-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung WB800F
| WG-10 | WB800F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2013 |  | January 2013 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-10 provides physical dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-10 and the WB800F.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and WB800F is 93 and 92 respectively.
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and WB800F.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB800F to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography highlights
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street photography with Samsung WB800F
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
slow frames per second (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Pentax WG-10 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Travel photography highlights
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lighter than competition (218g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography information
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Pentax WG-10 Vlogging features
Samsung WB800F Vlogging features
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
| Pentax WG-10 | Samsung WB800F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model type | Pentax WG-10 | Samsung WB800F |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 0.7 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 1.20 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 167g (0.37 lbs) | 218g (0.48 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $0 | $300 |