• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • 20.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax WG-2 GPS advantages over Samsung WB2200F

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Thinner
    30 mm vs 98 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    198g vs 608g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Samsung WB2200F advantages over Pentax WG-2 GPS

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,200 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 600 vs 260 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Wider angle lens
    20 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    6.8 fps vs 1.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

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
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • 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
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax WG-2

Pentax WG-2 GPS
Pentax WG-2
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Pentax WG-2

Samsung WB2200F
Pentax WG-2
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Samsung WB2200F vs Pentax WG-2

Compared to Panasonic FZ70

Pentax WG-2 GPS
Panasonic FZ70
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Built-in GPS
  • $660
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Panasonic FZ70

Samsung WB2200F
Panasonic FZ70
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $660
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Hot shoe

Compare Samsung WB2200F vs Panasonic FZ70

Compared to Olympus TG-850

Pentax WG-2 GPS
Olympus TG-850
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Olympus TG-850

Samsung WB2200F
Olympus TG-850
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Samsung WB2200F vs Olympus TG-850

Compared to Olympus SP-100

Pentax WG-2 GPS
Olympus SP-100
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Built-in GPS
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Olympus SP-100

Samsung WB2200F
Olympus SP-100
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less shutter lag
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Samsung WB2200F vs Olympus SP-100

Compared to Ricoh WG-30w

Pentax WG-2 GPS
Ricoh WG-30w
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • More dots on screen
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh WG-30w

Samsung WB2200F
Ricoh WG-30w
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

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