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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB1100F 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
  • Announced July 2013
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Released January 2014
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Samsung WB1100F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was announced 5 months before the WB1100F and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the WG-3 GPS grades versus the WB1100F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung WB1100F

 WG-3 GPS WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 WB1100F WG-3 GPS 

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung WB1100F

 WG-3 GPS WB1100F 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2014Similar age
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has got outer 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 WB1100F has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-3 GPS compared to the WB1100F.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and WB1100F is 90 and 67 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and WB1100F.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos but you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography information
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography information
41
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography information
Samsung WB1100F Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (238 grams)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography highlights
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
45
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (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 WB1100F
69
environment proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (238 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
54
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (512g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB1100F
54
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (240 per charge)
45
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging info
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging info
34
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (238 grams)
23
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors (512 grams)
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung WB1100F
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSamsung WB1100F
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Samsung WB1100F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-07-19 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238g (0.52 pounds) 512g (1.13 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
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