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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Announced July 2014
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was manufactured 18 months later than the Galaxy Camera which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the XG-1 scores versus the Galaxy Camera in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 XG-1 Galaxy Camera 
AnnouncedJuly 2014February 2013Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Pentax XG-1

 Galaxy Camera XG-1 
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 XG-1 Galaxy Camera 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax XG-1 enjoys physical dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the XG-1 against the Galaxy Camera.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and Galaxy Camera is 66 and 90 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of files however you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent XG-1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography highlights
40
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (567 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax XG-1
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
45
long zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography factors
52
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1248mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery power (240 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (567g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (300g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography info
45
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (240 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax XG-1
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
25
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than competitors in class (567g)
37
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Pentax XG-1Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax XG-1 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also Known as - Wi-Fi
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-07-15 2013-02-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash modes Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567 gr (1.25 pounds) 300 gr (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LB-060 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $599 $450