Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX2000
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Released November 2013
- Superseded the Samsung NX1100
- Renewed by Samsung NX3000
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung NX2000, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WG-10 was revealed 5 months before the NX2000 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WG-10 scores versus the NX2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX2000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung NX2000. The full galleries are available at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung NX2000
WG-10 | NX2000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Pentax WG-10
NX2000 | WG-10 | |||
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Screen size | 3.7" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 230k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung NX2000
WG-10 | NX2000 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | November 2013 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-10 provides outer 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 NX2000 has proportions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).
Look at the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung NX2000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-10 compared to the NX2000.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and NX2000 is 93 and 89 respectively.
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and NX2000.
All in all, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-10 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX2000 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications
Pentax WG-10 | Samsung NX2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax WG-10 | Samsung NX2000 |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-06-21 | 2013-11-30 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,152k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.7fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 1.20 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) | 228 gr (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 908 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 images | 340 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $0 | $599 |