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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB800F 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 WB800F
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung WB800F

 XG-1 WB800F 
ReleasedJuly 2014January 2013Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Pentax XG-1

 WB800F XG-1 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung WB800F

 XG-1 WB800F 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution460k460kEqual 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).

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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.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography information
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Street photography details
Samsung WB800F Street photography details
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (567 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax XG-1
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
45
long zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax XG-1
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
52
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1248mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (567g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (218g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax XG-1
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
45
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (567 grams)
35
fairly wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung WB800F
 Pentax XG-1Samsung WB800F
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