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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX210

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX210 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 NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX200
  • Replacement is Samsung NX300
Photography Glossary

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX210, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is very well matched but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-3 GPS was manufactured 12 months later than the NX210 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WG-3 GPS grades vs the NX210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung NX210

 WG-3 GPS NX210 
RevealedJuly 2013August 2012Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 NX210 WG-3 GPS 
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX210

 WG-3 GPS NX210 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS enjoys external measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-3 GPS versus the NX210.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and NX210 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 GPS and NX210.

All in all, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-3 GPS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX210 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger WG-3 GPS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography advice
41
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography info
Samsung NX210 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (238 grams)
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (222g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Sports photography with Samsung NX210
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
56
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX210 Travel photography highlights
69
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (238g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competitors (222g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Vlogging with Samsung NX210
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
heavier than competitors in class (238 grams)
34
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX210
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSamsung NX210
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax WG-3 GPS Samsung NX210
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-07-19 2012-08-14
Body design 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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 238g (0.52 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 719
Other
Battery life 240 photographs 330 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $350 $625