Pentax WG-10 vs Sony NEX-3N

Below is a extended analysis of the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony NEX-3N, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is very close but the WG-10 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-10 was brought out 4 months later than the NEX-3N and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WG-10 scores vs the NEX-3N when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-10 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-10 enjoys physical dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony NEX-3N in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-10 versus the NEX-3N.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and NEX-3N is 93 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-10 and NEX-3N.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-10 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-3N will provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.