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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
66 Imaging
40 Features
37 Overall
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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
Photography Glossary

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
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