Pentax WG-1 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Pentax WG-1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
- Launched August 2012
- Older Model is Sony NEX-C3
- Later Model is Sony NEX-3N
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On this page, we are contrasting the Pentax WG-1 and Sony NEX-F3, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-1 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is very similar but the WG-1 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WG-1 was announced 18 months prior to the NEX-F3 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the WG-1 scores vs the NEX-F3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-1 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax WG-1 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Sony NEX-F3
| WG-1 | NEX-F3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Pentax WG-1
| NEX-F3 | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2012 |  | February 2011 | Fresher by 18 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-1 and Sony NEX-F3
| WG-1 | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Pentax WG-1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-1 provides outer dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
See the Pentax WG-1 and Sony NEX-F3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-1 versus the NEX-F3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 and NEX-F3 is 93 and 86 respectively.
Pentax WG-1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-1 and NEX-F3.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-1 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony NEX-F3 will offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The older WG-1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Pentax WG-1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
| Pentax Optio WG-1 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Optio WG-1 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2011-02-07 | 2012-08-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 157g (0.35 lb) | 314g (0.69 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1114 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 pictures | 470 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $350 | $470 |