Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB1100F
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67 Imaging
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB1100F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Samsung WB1100F. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung WB1100F
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung WB1100F
WG-3 GPS | WB1100F | |||
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Released | July 2013 | January 2014 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact 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).
Check the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Samsung WB1100F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications
Pentax WG-3 GPS | Samsung WB1100F | |
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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 |
Pricing at launch | $350 | $250 |