Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX3000
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX3000 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
- Revealed June 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Revealed May 2014
- Old Model is Samsung NX2000
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX3000, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WG-10 was announced 11 months before the NX3000 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WG-10 grades vs the NX3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX3000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung NX3000. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung NX3000
WG-10 | NX3000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Pentax WG-10
NX3000 | WG-10 | |||
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Revealed | May 2014 | June 2013 | More modern by 11 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung NX3000
WG-10 | NX3000 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 features external measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Look at the Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-10 compared to the NX3000.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and NX3000 is 93 and 89 respectively.
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and NX3000.
As you can tell, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-10 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will provide extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WG-10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
Pentax WG-10 | Samsung NX3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax WG-10 | Samsung NX3000 |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-06-21 | 2014-05-26 |
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 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 35 |
Cross focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.7 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 1.20 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 lb) | 230g (0.51 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 images | 370 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $0 | $897 |