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Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB2200F 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
  • Revealed March 2009
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Released January 2014
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Pentax X70 and Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X70 was released 5 years earlier than the WB2200F and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the X70 matches up vs the WB2200F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung WB2200F

 X70 WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Pentax X70

 WB2200F X70 
ReleasedJanuary 2014March 2009More recent by 59 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung WB2200F

 X70 WB2200F 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Samsung WB2200F has sizing of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax X70 and Samsung WB2200F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the X70 versus the WB2200F.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X70 and WB2200F is 71 and 59 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and WB2200F.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB2200F to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older X70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Portrait photography camera
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Street photography camera
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography details
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography details
50
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
53
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 Travel photography info
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography info
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (708g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Landscape photography camera
35
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax X70
Vlogging with Samsung WB2200F
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
25
relatively wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (708 grams)
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Samsung WB2200F
 Pentax X70Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X70 Samsung WB2200F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-03-02 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410g (0.90 pounds) 708g (1.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
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 ID D-LI92 BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $599