• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • 20.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1248.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung WB2200F advantages over Pentax XG-1

  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 600 vs 240 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Wider angle lens
    20 mm vs 24 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Pentax XG-1 advantages over Samsung WB2200F

  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    9.0 fps vs 6.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm SL1000

Samsung WB2200F
Fujifilm SL1000
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $650
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung WB2200F vs Fujifilm SL1000

Pentax XG-1
Fujifilm SL1000
  • $2018
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $650
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • RAW file ability

Compare Pentax XG-1 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Compared to Sony HX300

Samsung WB2200F
Sony HX300
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $990
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX300

Pentax XG-1
Sony HX300
  • $2018
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $990
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX300

Compared to Panasonic FZ70

Samsung WB2200F
Panasonic FZ70
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $660
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Hot shoe

Compare Samsung WB2200F vs Panasonic FZ70

Pentax XG-1
Panasonic FZ70
  • $2018
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $660
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax XG-1 vs Panasonic FZ70

Compared to Olympus SP-100

Samsung WB2200F
Olympus SP-100
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less shutter lag
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Samsung WB2200F vs Olympus SP-100

Pentax XG-1
Olympus SP-100
  • $2018
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus

Compare Pentax XG-1 vs Olympus SP-100

Compared to Fujifilm S9900W

Samsung WB2200F
Fujifilm S9900W
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • NFC
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $719
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Samsung WB2200F vs Fujifilm S9900W

Pentax XG-1
Fujifilm S9900W
  • $2018
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • Longer exposure
  • $719
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Pentax XG-1 vs Fujifilm S9900W

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