Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma DP2s
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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- Superseded the Sigma DP2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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma DP2s Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sigma DP2s. The complete galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Sigma DP2s
WG-3 GPS | DP2s | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | February 2010 | More recent by 42 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sigma DP2s
WG-3 GPS | DP2s | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
Pentax WG-3 GPS | Sigma DP2s | |
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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 |