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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB210 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 WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Pentax XG-1 versus Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was revealed 3 years after the WB210 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the XG-1 matches up versus the WB210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung WB210

 XG-1 WB210 
IntroducedJuly 2014July 2011Newer by 37 months
Screen resolution460k1kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Pentax XG-1

 WB210 XG-1 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung WB210

 XG-1 WB210 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax XG-1 offers external measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Examine the Pentax XG-1 versus Samsung WB210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the XG-1 and the WB210.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and WB210 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XG-1 and WB210.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax XG-1 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger XG-1 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax XG-1
Street photography with Samsung WB210
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (567 grams)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (174 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Sports photography info
Samsung WB210 Sports photography info
45
great zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB210 Travel photography advice
52
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1248mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (567g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (174g)
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (240 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Vlogging information
Samsung WB210 Vlogging information
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (567g)
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (174g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung WB210
 Pentax XG-1Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax XG-1 Samsung WB210
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-07-15 2011-07-19
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 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 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567 grams (1.25 lbs) 174 grams (0.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LB-060 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $599 $279