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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Pentax WG-3 GPS
(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
Samsung NX3000
(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  • Superseded the Samsung NX2000
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung NX3000

 WG-3 GPS NX3000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 NX3000 WG-3 GPS 
RevealedMay 2014July 2013Newer by 10 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX3000

 WG-3 GPS NX3000 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography info
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography info
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others (238 grams)
81
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (230g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography info
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography info
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
56
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Travel photography camera
69
environment sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 per charge)
more heavy than others (238g)
display is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than others in class (230 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography highlights
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (240 shots)
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging info
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging info
34
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others (238 grams)
34
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (230g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX3000
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSamsung NX3000
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