• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax S1 advantages over Samsung MV800

  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Samsung MV800 advantages over Pentax S1

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.3 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 14.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    16 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm Z90

Pentax S1
Fujifilm Z90
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Manual focus
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
Samsung MV800
Fujifilm Z90
  • $297
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compared to Nikon S100

Pentax S1
Nikon S100
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
Samsung MV800
Nikon S100
  • $297
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen

Compared to Panasonic TS20

Pentax S1
Panasonic TS20
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $119
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • More pixels
Samsung MV800
Panasonic TS20
  • $297
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $119
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Higher extended ISO

Compared to Sony TX200V

Pentax S1
Sony TX200V
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
  • $363
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Touchscreen
Samsung MV800
Sony TX200V
  • $297
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Longer exposure
  • $363
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Touchscreen

Compared to Sony TX20

Pentax S1
Sony TX20
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $370
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Touchscreen
Samsung MV800
Sony TX20
  • $297
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $370
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Touchscreen
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