Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A99 II

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Sony A99 II, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-3 GPS was released 4 years prior to the A99 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the WG-3 GPS grades versus the A99 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony Alpha A99 II. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Sony A99 II Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS enjoys exterior 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 Sony A99 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Sony A99 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-3 GPS and the A99 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and A99 II is 90 and 57 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and A99 II.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-3 GPS due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A99 II will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged WG-3 GPS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.