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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung ST150F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The XG-1 was announced 19 months later than the ST150F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the XG-1 grades vs the ST150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung ST150F

 XG-1 ST150F 
RevealedJuly 2014January 2013Fresher by 19 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Pentax XG-1

 ST150F XG-1 

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung ST150F

 XG-1 ST150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax XG-1 has got external dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the XG-1 compared to the ST150F.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and ST150F is 66 and 96 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and ST150F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent XG-1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax XG-1
Street photography with Samsung ST150F
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (567g)
56
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
45
excellent zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST150F Travel photography factors
52
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1248mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery (240 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (567 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax XG-1
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (240 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
39
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
25
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than competition in class (567 grams)
30
decently wide (25mm)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung ST150F
 Pentax XG-1Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax XG-1 Samsung ST150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-07-15 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash options Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567 gr (1.25 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LB-060 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $599 $300