Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX30

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX30, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is very similar but the WG-3 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The WG-3 was introduced 5 months prior to the NX30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the WG-3 scores versus the NX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 & Samsung NX30. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 provides exterior dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the WG-3 versus the NX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 and NX30 is 90 and 75 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 and NX30.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-3 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX30 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.