Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX500
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced July 2013
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- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Launched February 2015
- Replaced the Samsung NX300
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX500 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Samsung NX500, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WG-3 GPS was unveiled 18 months earlier than the NX500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WG-3 GPS grades vs the NX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX500. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung NX500
WG-3 GPS | NX500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
NX500 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | July 2013 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 460k | Crisper screen (+576k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX500
WG-3 GPS | NX500 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS offers outside measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Compare the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Samsung NX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-3 GPS vs the NX500.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and NX500 is 90 and 87 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 GPS and NX500.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-3 GPS with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung NX500 will give you extra detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older WG-3 GPS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
Pentax WG-3 GPS | Samsung NX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax WG-3 GPS | Samsung NX500 |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-07-19 | 2015-02-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 28MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6480 x 4320 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 209 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 1,036k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 9.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.40 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.265 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 238 gr (0.52 pounds) | 287 gr (0.63 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 87 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1379 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 shots | 370 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $350 | $800 |