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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX200 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
  • Introduced July 2013
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the Samsung NX100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
Photography Glossary

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

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.

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The 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 
IntroducedJuly 2013February 2012More recent by 17 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Pentax WG-3

 NX200 WG-3 
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung NX200

 WG-3 NX200 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography advice
41
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Street photography details
Samsung NX200 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (223g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-3
Sports photography with Samsung NX200
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
55
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX200 Travel photography highlights
72
weather proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competition in class (223g)
megapixel count good (20MP)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography features
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (240 shots)
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Vlogging details
Samsung NX200 Vlogging details
36
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
34
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (223g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone port
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Samsung NX200
 Pentax WG-3Samsung 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