Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX1100

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-10 & Samsung NX1100. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-10 Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.