Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A350

In this write-up, we are matching up the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony A350, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is very similar but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The WG-3 GPS was released 5 years later than the A350 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WG-3 GPS scores versus the A350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS enjoys outer measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony A350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-3 GPS compared to the A350.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and A350 is 90 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 GPS and A350.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-3 GPS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher WG-3 GPS provides an edge in sensor technology.