Pentax WG-10 vs Sony NEX-C3

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony NEX-C3, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the WG-10 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-10 was introduced 23 months later than the NEX-C3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WG-10 scores versus the NEX-C3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-10 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax WG-10 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-10 provides physical dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony NEX-C3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-10 vs the NEX-C3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and NEX-C3 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-10 and NEX-C3.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-10 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-C3 will resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger WG-10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.