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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB1100F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was brought out 5 months before the WB1100F so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the WG-3 scores versus the WB1100F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Samsung WB1100F

 WG-3 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Pentax WG-3

 WB1100F WG-3 

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung WB1100F

 WG-3 WB1100F 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2014Similar age
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 has got outside dimensions 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 WB1100F has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Check out the Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB1100F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-3 versus the WB1100F.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 and WB1100F is 90 and 67 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 and WB1100F.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files however you should take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Street photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
45
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Travel photography info
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography info
72
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (512g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography factors
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (240 shots)
45
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Vlogging info
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging info
36
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
23
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average (512g)
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Samsung WB1100F
 Pentax WG-3Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax WG-3 Samsung WB1100F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-07-19 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format 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) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 512g (1.13 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $250