Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX300M
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX300M 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
- Announced July 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Introduced January 2013
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX300M Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Pentax WG-3 versus Samsung NX300M, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is pretty similar but the WG-3 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe WG-3 was announced 7 months later than the NX300M and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WG-3 scores vs the NX300M with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX300M Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-3 and Samsung NX300M. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Samsung NX300M
WG-3 | NX300M | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | January 2013 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Pentax WG-3
NX300M | WG-3 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 768k | 460k | Crisper screen (+308k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung NX300M
WG-3 | NX300M | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 comes with exterior measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax WG-3 versus Samsung NX300M in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-3 against the NX300M.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 and NX300M is 90 and 86 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 and NX300M.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-3 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX300M will offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern WG-3 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
Pentax WG-3 | Samsung NX300M | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax WG-3 | Samsung NX300M |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-07-19 | 2013-01-03 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DRIMe IV |
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 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 768k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230g (0.51 lbs) | 331g (0.73 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 images | 330 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $300 | $699 |