Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A200

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony A200, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and A200 (10MP) and the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The WG-3 GPS was announced 5 years after the A200 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WG-3 GPS grades vs the A200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has external dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony A200 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony A200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-3 GPS and the A200.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and A200 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and A200.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-3 GPS using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will result in extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer WG-3 GPS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.