Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST93

Its time to take a deeper look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST93, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was introduced 2 years later than the ST93 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WG-3 GPS matches up versus the ST93 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung ST93. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Samsung ST93 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 GPS features exterior dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung ST93 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST93 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-3 GPS versus the ST93.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and ST93 is 90 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and ST93.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of files but you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent WG-3 GPS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.