Pentax WG-10 vs Sony NEX-F3

The following is a extensive overview of the Pentax WG-10 and Sony NEX-F3, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is relatively close but the WG-10 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The WG-10 was introduced 11 months after the NEX-F3 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WG-10 scores vs the NEX-F3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-10 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax WG-10 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 provides exterior dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-10 and Sony NEX-F3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-10 compared to the NEX-F3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and NEX-F3 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and NEX-F3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-10 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-F3 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent WG-10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.