Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX1000
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Released April 2012
- Renewed by Samsung NX1100
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX1000 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX1000, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is pretty similar but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe WG-3 GPS was announced 16 months after the NX1000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-3 GPS matches up vs the NX1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX1000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX1000. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung NX1000
WG-3 GPS | NX1000 | |||
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Released | July 2013 | April 2012 | More modern by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
NX1000 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX1000
WG-3 GPS | NX1000 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 GPS provides outer measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX1000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-3 GPS compared to the NX1000.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and NX1000 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 GPS and NX1000.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-3 GPS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX1000 will offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer WG-3 GPS should have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications
Pentax WG-3 GPS | Samsung NX1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax WG-3 GPS | Samsung NX1000 |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-07-19 | 2012-04-19 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 238 grams (0.52 pounds) | 222 grams (0.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 840 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photos | 320 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $350 | $388 |