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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST90

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST90 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
  • Launched July 2013
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Samsung ST90, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was launched 2 years after the ST90 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WG-3 GPS scores vs the ST90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung ST90

 WG-3 GPS ST90 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2011More modern by 31 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 ST90 WG-3 GPS 

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung ST90

 WG-3 GPS ST90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 GPS enjoys physical 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 ST90 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-3 GPS and the ST90.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and ST90 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 GPS and ST90.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-3 GPS to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WG-3 GPS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography information
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography information
41
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography factors
Samsung ST90 Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others in class (238g)
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST90 Sports photography highlights
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Travel photography with Samsung ST90
69
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than others in class (238 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
71
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Landscape photography with Samsung ST90
54
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
37
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Vlogging with Samsung ST90
34
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
heavier than others in class (238g)
27
good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung ST90
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSamsung ST90
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax WG-3 GPS Samsung ST90
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2013-07-19 2011-01-19
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 125 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 238g (0.52 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $350 $150