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Comparison of Pentax Optio M50 and Samsung Digimax L85 [S]ave

Attribute
Samsung Digimax L85 ×
Pentax Optio M50 ×
General
ModelSamsung Digimax L85Pentax Optio M50
BrandSamsungPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.samsung.comhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberL85M50
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20062008
Tripod mount-+
Length (mm)11194
Width (mm)2123
Height (mm)6056
Weight (g)-116
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)8.18
Sensor format1/1.8 inch1/2.35 inch
Sensor area (mm²)38.227.26
Sensor width (mm)7.186.03
Sensor height (mm)5.324.52
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.21.85
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 1583(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1836(6.0 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 720x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (MPEG-4)AVI (MotionJPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensSamsung SHD LensPentax zoom lens, 8 elements, 6 groups (4 aspherical elements)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 190.0036.00 - 180.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.00 - 39.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.23 - 0.360.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)8040
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 8010 - 100
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.0
  • 8.0
  • 5.1
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeTTL auto focus9-point TTL contrast detection
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)128
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 50, 100, 200, 400Auto (64 - 3200); 6400 only available in Digital SR mode
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent_h
  • fluorescent_l
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.4EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti, Center weighted, SpotTTL multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesNight, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & SnowNight Scene, Landscape, Flower, Natural Skin Tone, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Digital SR (5M), Kids, Pet, Food, Panorama
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill-in flash
  • flash off
  • slow sync
  • auto flash
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide : 0.2m - 5.0m, Tele : 0.5m - 3.0m14’ (wide, auto ISO), 9.2’ (tele, auto ISO)
Usable memory types
  • s
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)3251
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • optional
-
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
  • hdmi (high resolution digital multimedia interface)
  • dc input
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-210
Battery form factorProprietary SLB1337Proprietary D-LI78
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary SLB1337 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-LI78 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • digimax master 1.0
  • digimax reader
  • tba
Os compatibility-
  • tba



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