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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung ST600 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
  • Released July 2014
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax XG-1 versus Samsung ST600, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was brought out 4 years after the ST600 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the XG-1 matches up against the ST600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung ST600

 XG-1 ST600 
LaunchedJuly 2014January 2010Newer by 56 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Pentax XG-1

 ST600 XG-1 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k460kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung ST600

 XG-1 ST600 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax XG-1 features physical measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the XG-1 compared to the ST600.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and ST600 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the XG-1 and ST600.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax XG-1 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer XG-1 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography information
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax XG-1
Street photography with Samsung ST600
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (567g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Sports photography details
Samsung ST600 Sports photography details
45
long zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 per charge)
no phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax XG-1
Travel photography with Samsung ST600
52
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1248mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (567g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
offers touch focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (150g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax XG-1
Landscape photography with Samsung ST600
45
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (240 shots)
no Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Vlogging features
Samsung ST600 Vlogging features
25
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (567 grams)
30
quite wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
more heavy than others (150 grams)
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung ST600
 Pentax XG-1Samsung ST600
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax XG-1 Samsung ST600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2014-07-15 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.00 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
Hot shoe
AEB
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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567 grams (1.25 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LB-060 SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $599 $330