Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX mini

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Samsung NX mini. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

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.

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

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.