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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Pentax WG-10
(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
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Later Model is Samsung NX200
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung NX100, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively close but the WG-10 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The WG-10 was manufactured 2 years after the NX100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WG-10 matches up against the NX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung NX100

 WG-10 NX100 
IntroducedJune 2013September 2010More modern by 34 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Pentax WG-10

 NX100 WG-10 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung NX100

 WG-10 NX100 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-10 provides exterior measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-10 vs the NX100.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and NX100 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and NX100.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-10 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX100 will result in more detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent WG-10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
73
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX100 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
76
built in image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
Sports photography with Samsung NX100
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps very slow (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
60
built in image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery life (420 per charge)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX100 Travel photography highlights
71
environment proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
good battery life (420 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
Landscape photography with Samsung NX100
47
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (420 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX100 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
31
built in image stabilization
includes face detect autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung NX100
 Pentax WG-10Samsung NX100
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax WG-10 Samsung NX100
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-06-21 2010-09-14
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 0.7 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 1.20 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 282 gr (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 62
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 563
Other
Battery life 260 images 420 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $386