Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung HZ50W
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced July 2013
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Released May 2010
- Also Known as WB5500
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung HZ50W Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Samsung HZ50W, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe WG-3 GPS was manufactured 3 years later than the HZ50W and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WG-3 GPS matches up against the HZ50W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung HZ50W
WG-3 GPS | HZ50W | |||
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Released | July 2013 | May 2010 | More recent by 40 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung HZ50W
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 GPS comes with external measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Samsung HZ50W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the WG-3 GPS versus the HZ50W.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and HZ50W is 90 and 70 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 GPS and HZ50W.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer WG-3 GPS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Pentax WG-3 GPS | Samsung HZ50W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax WG-3 GPS | Samsung HZ50W |
Also called as | - | WB5500 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-07-19 | 2010-05-03 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 238 grams (0.52 lb) | 426 grams (0.94 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $350 | $250 |