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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB2200F 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
  • Released July 2013
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB2200F, 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 WB2200F (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-3 GPS was released 5 months prior to the WB2200F so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WG-3 GPS grades versus the WB2200F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung WB2200F

 WG-3 GPS WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 WB2200F WG-3 GPS 

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung WB2200F

 WG-3 GPS WB2200F 
RevealedJuly 2013January 2014Same age
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS offers physical dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB2200F has dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB2200F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the WG-3 GPS versus the WB2200F.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and WB2200F is 90 and 59 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and WB2200F.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of files though you have to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Portrait photography camera
41
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography features
Samsung WB2200F Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others in class (238 grams)
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography details
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography details
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography advice
69
weather proofing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (238 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
51
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (708 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (240 per charge)
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (20mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging factors
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging factors
34
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
heavier than others in class (238g)
25
pretty wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (708 grams)
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung WB2200F
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSamsung WB2200F
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Samsung WB2200F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-07-19 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238 grams (0.52 pounds) 708 grams (1.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $599