Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST100
71 Imaging
34 Features
34 Overall
34
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
35
Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
- Released March 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST100 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe X70 was brought out 10 months earlier than the ST100 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the X70 scores versus the ST100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X70 & Samsung ST100. The entire galleries are available at Pentax X70 Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung ST100
| X70 | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Pentax X70
| ST100 | X70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | March 2009 | Newer by 10 months |
| Screen size | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Screen resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung ST100
| X70 | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the X70 versus the ST100.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and ST100 is 71 and 95 respectively.
Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and ST100.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung ST100 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged X70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesStreet Comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesSports Comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banTravel Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsLandscape Comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoVlogging Comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
| Pentax X70 | Samsung ST100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model type | Pentax X70 | Samsung ST100 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2009-03-02 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 50 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.6-4.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,152 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.10 m | 3.10 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 | 410g (0.90 pounds) | 155g (0.34 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| 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 ID | D-LI92 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $200 | $250 |