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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2013
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2x
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma DP2s, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-3 GPS was released 3 years later than the DP2s and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-3 GPS grades vs the DP2s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Sigma DP2s

 WG-3 GPS DP2s 
AnnouncedJuly 2013February 2010More recent by 42 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 DP2s WG-3 GPS 

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sigma DP2s

 WG-3 GPS DP2s 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS provides outside dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma DP2s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-3 GPS versus the DP2s.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and DP2s is 90 and 86 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 GPS and DP2s.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-3 GPS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will show extra detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent WG-3 GPS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography info
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography info
41
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Street photography with Sigma DP2s
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (238 grams)
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Sports photography with Sigma DP2s
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Travel photography with Sigma DP2s
69
weather sealing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 shots)
heavier than competitors (238g)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than others (280g)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
low MP (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography info
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography info
54
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (240 per charge)
48
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging info
Sigma DP2s Vlogging info
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors (238g)
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others (280 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sigma DP2s
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSigma DP2s
General Information
Company Pentax Sigma
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Sigma DP2s
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-07-19 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - True II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 41mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238 gr (0.52 lbs) 280 gr (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $350 $940