Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB850F
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Revealed January 2012
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB850F Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung WB850F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WG-10 was manufactured 18 months later than the WB850F making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-10 grades versus the WB850F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung WB850F
WG-10 | WB850F | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Pentax WG-10
WB850F | WG-10 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung WB850F
WG-10 | WB850F | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-10 has outside dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung WB850F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-10 against the WB850F.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and WB850F is 93 and 91 respectively.
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and WB850F.
As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB850F to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer WG-10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Pentax WG-10 | Samsung WB850F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax WG-10 | Samsung WB850F |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.7 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 1.20 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 lb) | 250 gr (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $0 | $599 |