Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB2200F
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB2200F 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
- Revealed March 2009
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB2200F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X70 & Samsung WB2200F. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery & Samsung WB2200F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung WB2200F
X70 | WB2200F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Pentax X70
WB2200F | X70 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | March 2009 | More recent by 59 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung WB2200F
X70 | WB2200F | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X70 and WB2200F is 71 and 59 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications
Pentax X70 | Samsung WB2200F | |
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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 |