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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX1100 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
  • Launched June 2013
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Replacement is Samsung NX2000
Photography Glossary

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung NX1100, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-10 was launched 3 months after the NX1100 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WG-10 grades against the NX1100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung NX1100

 WG-10 NX1100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Pentax WG-10

 NX1100 WG-10 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung NX1100

 WG-10 NX1100 
IntroducedJune 2013April 2013Same age
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 offers 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 NX1100 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung NX1100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-10 vs the NX1100.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and NX1100 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and NX1100.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-10 due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX1100 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography info
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography info
71
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography info
47
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging info
Samsung NX1100 Vlogging info
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
34
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung NX1100
 Pentax WG-10Samsung NX1100
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax WG-10 Samsung NX1100
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-06-21 2013-04-11
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
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) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 0.7fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 1.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes 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 - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 852
Other
Battery life 260 photos 320 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 BC1030
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/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $600