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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB150F 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
  • Revealed July 2014
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was launched 2 years later than the WB150F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the XG-1 grades against the WB150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung WB150F

 XG-1 WB150F 
LaunchedJuly 2014January 2012More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Pentax XG-1

 WB150F XG-1 

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung WB150F

 XG-1 WB150F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Pentax XG-1 features external dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB150F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the XG-1 and the WB150F.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and WB150F is 66 and 93 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XG-1 and WB150F.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax XG-1 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher XG-1 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography details
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Street photography info
Samsung WB150F Street photography info
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (567g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB150F Sports photography advice
45
long zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
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MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1248mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery power (240 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (567 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others in class (188 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography details
45
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Vlogging features
Samsung WB150F Vlogging features
25
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (567 grams)
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others in class (188g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung WB150F
 Pentax XG-1Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax XG-1 Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-07-15 2012-01-09
Body design 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567g (1.25 pounds) 188g (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LB-060 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $599 $230