Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX11
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX11 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
- Announced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Introduced December 2010
- Replaced the Samsung NX10
- Replacement is Samsung NX20
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Below is a extended analysis of the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung NX11, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the WG-10 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WG-10 was introduced 2 years later than the NX11 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WG-10 grades against the NX11 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung NX11
| WG-10 | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2013 |  | December 2010 | More recent by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Pentax WG-10
| NX11 | WG-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung NX11
| WG-10 | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-10 provides external measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-10 compared to the NX11.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and NX11 is 93 and 80 respectively.
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and NX11.
All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-10 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX11 will give greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer WG-10 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
| Pentax WG-10 | Samsung NX11 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model | Pentax WG-10 | Samsung NX11 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2010-12-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 0.7 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 1.20 m | 11.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 167 gr (0.37 lb) | 499 gr (1.10 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 553 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 images | 400 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $0 | $626 |