Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX3000
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Revealed May 2014
- Superseded the Samsung NX2000
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX3000 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Samsung NX3000, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe WG-3 GPS was introduced 10 months prior to the NX3000 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WG-3 GPS scores versus the NX3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX3000 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung NX3000
WG-3 GPS | NX3000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
NX3000 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Revealed | May 2014 | July 2013 | Newer by 10 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX3000
WG-3 GPS | NX3000 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 GPS provides physical 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) and the Samsung NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Samsung NX3000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-3 GPS vs the NX3000.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and NX3000 is 90 and 89 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 GPS and NX3000.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-3 GPS using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX3000 will resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged WG-3 GPS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
Pentax WG-3 GPS | Samsung NX3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax WG-3 GPS | Samsung NX3000 |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-07-19 | 2014-05-26 |
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 | 16MP | 20MP |
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 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 35 |
Cross type focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.40 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 238 grams (0.52 lbs) | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 shots | 370 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $350 | $897 |