Nikon D3000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

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Nikon D3000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

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APS-C 372.9mm²
10.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1600

Go in depth with our full Nikon D3000 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the D3000.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Pentax WG-3 GPS Review.
See real-world photos taken with the WG-3 GPS.

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Differences

Nikon D3000 advantages over Pentax WG-3 GPS

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 6.10 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Fast startup
~0.70 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

550 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Longer exposure
30 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
3.0 fps vs 1.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Pentax WG-3 GPS advantages over Nikon D3000

Less expensive
$350 vs $600 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Waterproof
Yes vs No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Thinner
33 mm vs 64 mm
Thinner
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Lighter weight
239g vs 800g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
460k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
16.0 vs 10.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Bigger JPEG buffer
60 vs 16 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Read our Nikon D3000 Full Review

Eye-catching, aggressive styling; Digital Microscope mode with 6 LED ring light; Improved ruggedness; Front-panel monochrome LCD readout; Can power up via inductive charging.
Struggles in low-light situations despite bright f/2 max lens aperture; So-so image and video quality; User interface has steep learning curve; Poor battery life.
Read our Pentax WG-3 GPS Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony DSLR-A230

Nikon D3000

Sony DSLR-A230

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Faster JPEG shooting

$549
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
HDMI out

Compare Nikon D3000 vs Sony DSLR-A230

Pentax WG-3 GPS

Sony DSLR-A230

$229
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony DSLR-A230

Compared to Sony DSLR-A330

Nikon D3000

Sony DSLR-A330

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
More viewfinder magnification

$530
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

Compare Nikon D3000 vs Sony DSLR-A330

Pentax WG-3 GPS

Sony DSLR-A330

$229
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

$530
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony DSLR-A330

Compared to Pentax K-r

Nikon D3000

Pentax K-r

$450
APS-C

Less expensive

$850
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

Compare Nikon D3000 vs Pentax K-r

Pentax WG-3 GPS

Pentax K-r

$229
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

$850
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Pentax K-r

Compared to Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Nikon D3000

Ricoh WG-4 GPS

$450
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$380
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

Compare Nikon D3000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Pentax WG-3 GPS

Ricoh WG-4 GPS

$229
1/2.3 inch

$380
1/2.3 inch

Bigger JPEG buffer
Slow-motion videos

Compare Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Compared to Ricoh WG-4

Nikon D3000

Ricoh WG-4

$450
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$330
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

Compare Nikon D3000 vs Ricoh WG-4

Pentax WG-3 GPS

Ricoh WG-4

$229
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS

$330
1/2.3 inch

Bigger JPEG buffer
Slow-motion videos

Compare Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-4

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