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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Pentax WG-3 GPS
(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
  • Revealed July 2013
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Photography Glossary

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung Galaxy NX, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is very close but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-3 GPS was brought out about the same time to the Galaxy NX which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WG-3 GPS grades against the Galaxy NX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 WG-3 GPS Galaxy NX 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 Galaxy NX WG-3 GPS 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung Galaxy NX

 WG-3 GPS Galaxy NX 
IntroducedJuly 2013June 2013Same age
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has got exterior 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 Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung Galaxy NX in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-3 GPS vs the Galaxy NX.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and Galaxy NX is 90 and 82 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and Galaxy NX.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-3 GPS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy NX will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
41
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others (238 grams)
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography highlights
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery (440 shots)
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography highlights
69
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
heavier than others (238 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
68
good battery (440 per charge)
has focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (495g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (240 shots)
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
good battery (440 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others (238 grams)
34
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (495 grams)
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSamsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Samsung Galaxy NX
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-07-19 2013-06-20
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 4.8"
Resolution of display 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238 grams (0.52 pounds) 495 grams (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
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 240 photographs 440 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 -
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
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $350 $1,300