Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung EX2F
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
- Released July 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
- 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
- Released December 2012
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung EX2F Overview
Its time to look closer at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung EX2F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WG-3 GPS was released 8 months later than the EX2F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-3 GPS grades against the EX2F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung EX2F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung EX2F
WG-3 GPS | EX2F | |||
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Released | July 2013 | December 2012 | More recent by 8 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 0k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
EX2F | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung EX2F
WG-3 GPS | EX2F | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS offers external dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
See the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung EX2F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-3 GPS versus the EX2F.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and EX2F is 90 and 90 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and EX2F.
Clearly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-3 GPS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer WG-3 GPS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
Pentax WG-3 GPS | Samsung EX2F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax WG-3 GPS | Samsung EX2F |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-07-19 | 2012-12-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-80mm (3.3x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/1.4-2.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.40 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 238 gr (0.52 pounds) | 294 gr (0.65 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 48 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 209 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $350 | $478 |