Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB350F
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
- Introduced January 2014
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On this page, we are looking at the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe XG-1 was released 7 months later than the WB350F which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the XG-1 scores versus the WB350F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax XG-1 & Samsung WB350F. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung WB350F
| XG-1 | WB350F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2014 |  | January 2014 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Pentax XG-1
| WB350F | XG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung WB350F
| XG-1 | WB350F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax XG-1 has got 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 WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Examine the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung WB350F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the XG-1 compared to the WB350F.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and WB350F is 66 and 90 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the XG-1 and WB350F.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher XG-1 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
| Pentax XG-1 | Samsung WB350F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model type | Pentax XG-1 | Samsung WB350F |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2014-07-15 | 2014-01-07 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 567g (1.25 lb) | 276g (0.61 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 images | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LB-060 | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $599 | $260 |
