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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released March 2014
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX mini Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Samsung NX mini, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") use different sensor size.

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The WG-3 GPS was brought out 8 months before the NX mini which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the WG-3 GPS grades against the NX mini with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 WG-3 GPS NX mini 

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

 NX mini WG-3 GPS 
ReleasedMarch 2014July 2013Newer by 8 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 WG-3 GPS NX mini 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS features outer measurements 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 NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-3 GPS and the NX mini.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and NX mini is 90 and 93 respectively.

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

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 GPS and NX mini.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-3 GPS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX mini will render greater detail having its extra 4.5MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged WG-3 GPS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography information
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography information
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
manual focus
MP count decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography information
Samsung NX mini Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (238 grams)
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
lighter than competition (196 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography factors
Samsung NX mini Sports photography factors
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
good battery (650 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
69
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 per charge)
more heavy than competition (238 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
76
good battery (650 CIPA)
lighter than competition (196 grams)
features touch to focus
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography highlights
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (240 CIPA)
68
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
good battery (650 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (238g)
38
touch screen
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
lighter than competition (196 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX mini
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSamsung NX mini
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Samsung NX mini
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-07-19 2014-03-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20.5 megapixel
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 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 160
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX-M
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 2
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238 gr (0.52 lb) 196 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 images 650 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $350 $530