Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB800F
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB800F 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 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB800F Overview
The following is a detailed review of the Pentax XG-1 versus Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe XG-1 was launched 19 months after the WB800F making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the XG-1 scores vs the WB800F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung WB800F. The complete galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung WB800F
XG-1 | WB800F | |||
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Released | July 2014 | January 2013 | Newer by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Pentax XG-1
WB800F | XG-1 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung WB800F
XG-1 | WB800F | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Pentax XG-1 offers exterior 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 WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax XG-1 versus Samsung WB800F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the XG-1 compared to the WB800F.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and WB800F is 66 and 92 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XG-1 and WB800F.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent XG-1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Pentax XG-1 | Samsung WB800F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax XG-1 | Samsung WB800F |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-07-15 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dot | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | - |
Flash options | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 567g (1.25 lbs) | 218g (0.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LB-060 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $599 | $300 |