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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Announced July 2013
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB50F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was launched 5 months earlier than the WB50F and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WG-3 scores against the WB50F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Samsung WB50F

 WG-3 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Pentax WG-3

 WB50F WG-3 

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung WB50F

 WG-3 WB50F 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2014Same generation
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 comes with external 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 WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-3 and the WB50F.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 and WB50F is 90 and 92 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 and WB50F.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography advice
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-3
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Sports photography information
Samsung WB50F Sports photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Travel photography highlights
72
environment proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (207g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography information
54
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (240 shots)
47
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
36
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Samsung WB50F
 Pentax WG-3Samsung WB50F
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax WG-3 Samsung WB50F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-07-19 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 207 grams (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $300 $180