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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX200

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX200 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
  • Launched July 2013
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX100
  • Successor is Samsung NX210
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX200 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX200, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is very close but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The WG-3 GPS was released 17 months later than the NX200 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WG-3 GPS grades against the NX200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung NX200

 WG-3 GPS NX200 
ReleasedJuly 2013February 2012Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 NX200 WG-3 GPS 
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX200

 WG-3 GPS NX200 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS comes with outer dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-3 GPS versus the NX200.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and NX200 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 GPS and NX200.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-3 GPS due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX200 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent WG-3 GPS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography features
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography features
41
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography features
Samsung NX200 Street photography features
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (238g)
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography factors
Samsung NX200 Sports photography factors
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
55
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Travel photography with Samsung NX200
69
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 shots)
more heavy than average (238 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography information
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography information
54
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX200 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average (238g)
34
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX200
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSamsung NX200
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax WG-3 GPS Samsung NX200
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-07-19 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 238g (0.52 lb) 223g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life 240 photos 330 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $350 $818