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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB2200F 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
  • Launched July 2014
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Pentax XG-1 versus Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was manufactured 7 months after the WB2200F so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the XG-1 scores against the WB2200F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung WB2200F

 XG-1 WB2200F 
LaunchedJuly 2014January 2014More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Pentax XG-1

 WB2200F XG-1 

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung WB2200F

 XG-1 WB2200F 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax XG-1 has got outer dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Samsung WB2200F has sizing of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Check the Pentax XG-1 versus Samsung WB2200F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the XG-1 compared to the WB2200F.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and WB2200F is 66 and 59 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XG-1 and WB2200F.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of files however you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern XG-1 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography highlights
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax XG-1
Street photography with Samsung WB2200F
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (567 grams)
40
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Sports photography information
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography information
45
incredible zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Travel photography information
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography information
52
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1248mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (240 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (567g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (708g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax XG-1
Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
45
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (240 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging advice
25
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (567g)
25
fairly wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors (708g)
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung WB2200F
 Pentax XG-1Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax XG-1 Samsung WB2200F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-07-15 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots 200 thousand dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1/8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567g (1.25 lb) 708g (1.56 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LB-060 BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $599 $599