Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX11
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX11 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
- Announced 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
- Announced December 2010
- Old Model is Samsung NX10
- Successor is Samsung NX20
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX11 Overview
Following is a detailed assessment of the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung NX11, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is very well matched but the WG-3 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WG-3 was announced 2 years after the NX11 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WG-3 scores vs the NX11 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX11 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 and Samsung NX11. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Samsung NX11
WG-3 | NX11 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | December 2010 | More modern by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Pentax WG-3
NX11 | WG-3 | |||
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Display resolution | 614k | 460k | Clearer display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung NX11
WG-3 | NX11 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 has external measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check out the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung NX11 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-3 compared to the NX11.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 and NX11 is 90 and 80 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 and NX11.
Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-3 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax WG-3 will resolve extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent WG-3 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
Pentax WG-3 | Samsung NX11 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax WG-3 | Samsung NX11 |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-07-19 | 2010-12-28 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) | 499 gr (1.10 lbs) |
Physical 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 score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 553 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 shots | 400 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $300 | $626 |