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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX11

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX11 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
  • Introduced July 2013
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced December 2010
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX10
  • Successor is Samsung NX20
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Samsung NX11, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is fairly similar but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The WG-3 GPS was released 2 years later than the NX11 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WG-3 GPS grades against the NX11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung NX11

 WG-3 GPS NX11 
AnnouncedJuly 2013December 2010More recent by 32 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 NX11 WG-3 GPS 
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX11

 WG-3 GPS NX11 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS enjoys exterior dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Samsung NX11 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-3 GPS compared to the NX11.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and NX11 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and NX11.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-3 GPS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent WG-3 GPS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography information
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography information
41
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
73
focusing manually
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography details
Samsung NX11 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (238g)
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography details
Samsung NX11 Sports photography details
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (400 CIPA)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Travel photography camera
69
weather proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (238 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
63
great battery life (400 per charge)
good resolution (15MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (499g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX11 Landscape photography advice
54
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging advice
Samsung NX11 Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (238 grams)
24
supports face detect focus
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (499g)
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX11
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSamsung NX11
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax WG-3 GPS Samsung NX11
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-07-19 2010-12-28
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIM 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 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 238 grams (0.52 pounds) 499 grams (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 553
Other
Battery life 240 photos 400 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $350 $626