Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX10
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX10 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
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2013
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Revealed April 2010
- Newer Model is Samsung NX11
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX10 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung NX10, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is very well matched but the WG-3 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe WG-3 was manufactured 3 years later than the NX10 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WG-3 grades vs the NX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 & Samsung NX10. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Samsung NX10
WG-3 | NX10 | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | April 2010 | Fresher by 40 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Pentax WG-3
NX10 | WG-3 | |||
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Display resolution | 614k | 460k | Clearer display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung NX10
WG-3 | NX10 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 has got outer measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
See the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung NX10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-3 compared to the NX10.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 and NX10 is 90 and 80 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 and NX10.
As you can see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-3 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax WG-3 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WG-3 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications
Pentax WG-3 | Samsung NX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax WG-3 | Samsung NX10 |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-07-19 | 2010-04-07 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 920k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.40 m | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) | 499 gr (1.10 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 572 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 pictures | 400 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $300 | $626 |