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Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Pentax X70
(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
  • Announced March 2009
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X70 was announced 5 years earlier than the WB1100F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the X70 matches up versus the WB1100F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung WB1100F

 X70 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Pentax X70

 WB1100F X70 
LaunchedJanuary 2014March 2009More recent by 59 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung WB1100F

 X70 WB1100F 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax X70 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the X70 compared to the WB1100F.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and WB1100F is 71 and 67 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and WB1100F.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB1100F to result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older X70 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax X70
Portrait photography with Samsung WB1100F
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Street photography camera
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Sports photography camera
50
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (512 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography features
36
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging info
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging info
24
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
23
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (512 grams)
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Samsung WB1100F
 Pentax X70Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X70 Samsung WB1100F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-03-02 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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 26-624mm (24.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.10 m -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 410g (0.90 lbs) 512g (1.13 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
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 ID D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $250