Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX300M

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX300M, 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 NX300M (20MP) is very similar but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The WG-3 GPS was unveiled 7 months later than the NX300M which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the WG-3 GPS grades versus the NX300M when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Samsung NX300M. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has got physical measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-3 GPS compared to the NX300M.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and NX300M is 90 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 GPS and NX300M.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-3 GPS having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung NX300M will offer more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent WG-3 GPS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.