Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB850F
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB850F 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
- Introduced July 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Introduced January 2012
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The following is a extensive review of the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe XG-1 was announced 2 years after the WB850F which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the XG-1 scores vs the WB850F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax XG-1 & Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung WB850F
| XG-1 | WB850F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2014 |  | January 2012 | Newer by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Pentax XG-1
| WB850F | XG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung WB850F
| XG-1 | WB850F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax XG-1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the XG-1 versus the WB850F.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and WB850F is 66 and 91 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XG-1 and WB850F.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images but you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent XG-1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
| Pentax XG-1 | Samsung WB850F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model | Pentax XG-1 | Samsung WB850F |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2014-07-15 | 2012-01-09 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | AMOLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 567 gr (1.25 lb) | 250 gr (0.55 lb) |
| Dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
| 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 photographs | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LB-060 | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $599 | $599 |