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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Pentax WG-3
(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
  • Launched July 2013
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Later Model is Samsung NX2000
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Pentax WG-3 versus Samsung NX1100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the WG-3 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The WG-3 was manufactured 4 months after the NX1100 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WG-3 matches up vs the NX1100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Samsung NX1100

 WG-3 NX1100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Pentax WG-3

 NX1100 WG-3 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung NX1100

 WG-3 NX1100 
LaunchedJuly 2013April 2013Similar generation
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 features outer dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Pentax WG-3 versus Samsung NX1100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-3 against the NX1100.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 and NX1100 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 and NX1100.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-3 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX1100 will give you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Street photography features
Samsung NX1100 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (222g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (240 per charge)
no phase detect AF
56
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-3
Travel photography with Samsung NX1100
72
environment sealing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
68
lighter than average in class (222g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Landscape photography camera
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (240 per charge)
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX1100 Vlogging advice
36
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external mic support
34
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (222g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Samsung NX1100
 Pentax WG-3Samsung NX1100
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-3 Samsung NX1100
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-07-19 2013-04-11
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 852
Other
Battery life 240 photographs 320 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $600