Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma SD10

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma SD10, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-3 GPS was unveiled 9 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WG-3 GPS grades vs the SD10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sigma SD10. The full galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS comes with outside measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma SD10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-3 GPS against the SD10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and SD10 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 GPS and SD10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-3 GPS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will result in more detail having an extra 13MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-3 GPS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.