Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB850F
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
- Launched March 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Announced January 2012
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Let's look a little more in depth at the Pentax X70 and Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe X70 was announced 3 years earlier than the WB850F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the X70 scores against the WB850F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X70 and Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung WB850F
| X70 | WB850F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Pentax X70
| WB850F | X70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | March 2009 | More recent by 34 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung WB850F
| X70 | WB850F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 has outer measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the X70 versus the WB850F.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and WB850F is 71 and 91 respectively.
Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and WB850F.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB850F to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older X70 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
| Pentax X70 | Samsung WB850F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model type | Pentax X70 | Samsung WB850F |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-03-02 | 2012-01-09 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| 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 surface 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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | AMOLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.10 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 410g (0.90 lbs) | 250g (0.55 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
| 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) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $200 | $599 |
