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Pentax WG-2 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Pentax WG-2 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-F3
  • New Model is Sony a5000
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Pentax WG-2 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax WG-2 vs Sony NEX-3N, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-2 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is pretty similar but the WG-2 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The WG-2 was revealed 12 months before the NEX-3N which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WG-2 grades versus the NEX-3N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Sony NEX-3N

 WG-2 NEX-3N 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Pentax WG-2

 NEX-3N WG-2 
IntroducedFebruary 2013February 2012More modern by 12 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Pentax WG-2 and Sony NEX-3N

 WG-2 NEX-3N 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-2 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-2 comes with outer measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-2 and the NEX-3N.

Pentax WG-2 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-2 and NEX-3N is 91 and 89 respectively.

Pentax WG-2 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-2 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-2 and NEX-3N.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The WG-2 includes the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh more difficult. The more aged WG-2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-2 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-2 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-2 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography advice
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-3N Street photography factors
54
weather sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography factors
38
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery (480 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Travel photography factors
Sony NEX-3N Travel photography factors
70
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
great battery (480 shots)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography highlights
47
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (480 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic jack
28
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Pentax WG-2 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 and Sony NEX-3N
 Pentax Optio WG-2Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio WG-2 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-02-07 2013-02-25
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 16000
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 192g (0.42 lbs) 269g (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 1067
Other
Battery life 260 images 480 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $350 $399