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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX100

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX100 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
  • Announced July 2013
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX200
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX100 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is pretty similar but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The WG-3 GPS was revealed 2 years later than the NX100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the WG-3 GPS grades against the NX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung NX100

 WG-3 GPS NX100 
ReleasedJuly 2013September 2010Fresher by 35 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 NX100 WG-3 GPS 
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX100

 WG-3 GPS NX100 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has got outside dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has proportions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-3 GPS compared to the NX100.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and NX100 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 GPS and NX100.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-3 GPS with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will deliver more detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer WG-3 GPS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Street photography with Samsung NX100
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (238 grams)
76
built in image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography advice
Samsung NX100 Sports photography advice
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
60
built in image stabilization
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (420 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography details
Samsung NX100 Travel photography details
69
weather sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 shots)
more heavy than others in class (238 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
66
great battery life (420 shots)
MP count good (15MP)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Landscape photography with Samsung NX100
54
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (420 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Vlogging with Samsung NX100
34
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than others in class (238 grams)
31
built in image stabilization
offers face detect focusing
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX100
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSamsung NX100
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Samsung NX100
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-07-19 2010-09-14
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238 gr (0.52 lbs) 282 gr (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 62
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 563
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 420 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 BP1130
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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $350 $386