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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB50F 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 WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Below, we are looking at the Pentax XG-1 versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was announced 7 months after the WB50F which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the XG-1 scores against the WB50F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung WB50F

 XG-1 WB50F 
RevealedJuly 2014January 2014More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Pentax XG-1

 WB50F XG-1 

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung WB50F

 XG-1 WB50F 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax XG-1 enjoys outside dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Pentax XG-1 versus Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the XG-1 versus the WB50F.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and WB50F is 66 and 92 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and WB50F.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern XG-1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography features
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax XG-1
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (567g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Sports photography info
Samsung WB50F Sports photography info
45
great zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Travel photography highlights
52
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1248mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (567g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (207g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography advice
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery (240 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB50F Vlogging highlights
25
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (567 grams)
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung WB50F
 Pentax XG-1Samsung WB50F
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax XG-1 Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-07-15 2014-01-07
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash options Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567 grams (1.25 pounds) 207 grams (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LB-060 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $599 $180