Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung HZ50W
Portability
66 Imaging
40 Features
37 Overall
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66 Imaging
40 Features
37 Overall
38
Portability
70 Imaging
37 Features
44 Overall
39
70 Imaging
37 Features
44 Overall
39
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
(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 HZ50W
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Released May 2010
- Other Name is WB5500
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Below, we are reviewing the Pentax XG-1 versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the XG-1 grades vs the HZ50W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax XG-1 & Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are provided at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung HZ50W
| XG-1 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2014 |  | May 2010 | Fresher by 52 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Pentax XG-1
| HZ50W | XG-1 |
|---|
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung HZ50W
| XG-1 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax XG-1 has got outer measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the XG-1 and the HZ50W.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and HZ50W is 66 and 70 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the XG-1 and HZ50W.
Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax XG-1 to render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern XG-1 will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography details
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street photography with Samsung HZ50W
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (567 grams)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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excellent zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Pentax XG-1 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography factors
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1248mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (240 shots)
more heavy than competition (567 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography factors
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (567g)
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
| Pentax XG-1 | Samsung HZ50W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model type | Pentax XG-1 | Samsung HZ50W |
| Also called as | - | WB5500 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2014-07-15 | 2010-05-03 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 567 grams (1.25 lbs) | 426 grams (0.94 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| 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 life | 240 shots | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LB-060 | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $599 | $250 |