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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Introduced July 2013
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Samsung WB250F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was announced 7 months later than the WB250F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WG-3 GPS matches up against the WB250F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung WB250F

 WG-3 GPS WB250F 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2013Fresher by 7 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 WB250F WG-3 GPS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung WB250F

 WG-3 GPS WB250F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS offers outside dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-3 GPS compared to the WB250F.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and WB250F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 GPS and WB250F.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-3 GPS to give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent WG-3 GPS provides an edge in sensor technology.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography features
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography features
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography factors
Samsung WB250F Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (238 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography details
Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
69
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (238 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (226g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging details
Samsung WB250F Vlogging details
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (238 grams)
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung WB250F
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSamsung WB250F
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax WG-3 GPS Samsung WB250F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-07-19 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 238 grams (0.52 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $350 $250