Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX200
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX200 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
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Superseded the Samsung NX100
- Refreshed by Samsung NX210
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Below is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX200, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is fairly similar but the WG-3 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WG-3 was released 17 months later than the NX200 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-3 matches up vs the NX200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Samsung NX200
| WG-3 | NX200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2013 |  | February 2012 | More recent by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Pentax WG-3
| NX200 | WG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung NX200
| WG-3 | NX200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 features outside measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-3 compared to the NX200.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 and NX200 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 and NX200.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-3 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX200 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer WG-3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications
| Pentax WG-3 | Samsung NX200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model | Pentax WG-3 | Samsung NX200 |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2013-07-19 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 614k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.40 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) | 223 grams (0.49 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 69 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 618 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 photographs | 330 photographs |
| Style of battery | 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 |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $300 | $818 |