Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy NX
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Released June 2013
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
WG-3 | Galaxy NX |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Pentax WG-3
Galaxy NX | WG-3 | |||
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Screen sizing | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung Galaxy NX
WG-3 | Galaxy NX | |||
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Released | July 2013 | June 2013 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison
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.
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison
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.
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications
Pentax WG-3 | Samsung Galaxy NX | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax WG-3 | Samsung Galaxy NX |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-07-19 | 2013-06-20 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | DRIMe IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 4.8" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | HD TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 grams (0.51 pounds) | 495 grams (1.09 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") |
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 shots | 440 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $300 | $1,300 |