Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX mini
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Announced March 2014
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX mini Overview
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung NX mini
WG-10 | NX mini |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Pentax WG-10
NX mini | WG-10 | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | June 2013 | Fresher by 9 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung NX mini
WG-10 | NX mini | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
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.
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
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.
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Pentax WG-10 | Samsung NX mini | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax WG-10 | Samsung NX mini |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 2014-03-19 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20.5MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX-M |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 2 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.7 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 1.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 lbs) | 196g (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 | 260 pictures | 650 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $0 | $530 |