Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX200
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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- Superseded the Samsung NX100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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX200 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Samsung NX200. The complete galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung NX200
WG-3 GPS | NX200 | |||
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Released | July 2013 | February 2012 | Fresher by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
NX200 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Display resolution | 614k | 460k | Sharper display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX200
WG-3 GPS | NX200 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX200 Specifications
Pentax WG-3 GPS | Samsung NX200 | |
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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 |