Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB250F

Here is a detailed comparison of the Pentax X70 and Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X70 was brought out 4 years earlier than the WB250F and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the X70 grades against the WB250F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X70 and Samsung WB250F. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Pentax X70 and Samsung WB250F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the X70 against the WB250F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and WB250F is 71 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB250F to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older X70 is going to be behind in sensor tech.