Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX mini
90 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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93 Imaging
52 Features
68 Overall
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung NX mini
WG-3 GPS | NX mini |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
NX mini | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Released | March 2014 | July 2013 | Newer by 8 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX mini
WG-3 GPS | NX mini | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 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).
Look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Samsung NX mini in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Pentax WG-3 GPS | Samsung NX mini | |
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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 |