Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX100

Below is a extensive overview of the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung NX100, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively close but the WG-3 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The WG-3 was revealed 2 years later than the NX100 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WG-3 grades versus the NX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 & Samsung NX100. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 features physical 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 NX100 has proportions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-3 versus the NX100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 and NX100 is 90 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 and NX100.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-3 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax WG-3 will result in more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger WG-3 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.