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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB2200F 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 WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Pentax WG-3 versus Samsung WB2200F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was revealed 5 months prior to the WB2200F so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the WG-3 matches up against the WB2200F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Samsung WB2200F

 WG-3 WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Pentax WG-3

 WB2200F WG-3 

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung WB2200F

 WG-3 WB2200F 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2014Same age
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 comes with physical dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB2200F has measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") having a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Check the Pentax WG-3 versus Samsung WB2200F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-3 versus the WB2200F.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 and WB2200F is 90 and 59 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 and WB2200F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images although you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography factors
41
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Sports photography information
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography advice
72
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
51
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (708 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography information
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (240 shots)
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (20mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging highlights
36
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
25
pretty wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
heavier than average in class (708g)
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Samsung WB2200F
 Pentax WG-3Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax WG-3 Samsung WB2200F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-07-19 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1/8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 708g (1.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $599