Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX mini

Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung NX mini, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-10 was revealed 9 months before the NX mini which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the WG-10 scores against the NX mini in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-10 has got outside measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung NX mini in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-10 and the NX mini.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and NX mini is 93 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and NX mini.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-10 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX mini will result in greater detail because of its extra 6.5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older WG-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.