Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX1100

In this write-up, we are looking at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX1100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The WG-3 GPS was released 4 months after the NX1100 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WG-3 GPS scores against the NX1100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Samsung NX1100. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS offers outer 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 NX1100 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-3 GPS and the NX1100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and NX1100 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and NX1100.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-3 GPS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1100 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.