Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung Galaxy NX, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is relatively well matched but the WG-3 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-3 was introduced about the same time to the Galaxy NX and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WG-3 scores vs the Galaxy NX with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 and Samsung Galaxy NX. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 enjoys exterior dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has sizing of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

See the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung Galaxy NX in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-3 vs the Galaxy NX.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 and Galaxy NX is 90 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 and Galaxy NX.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-3 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.