Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A850

Below, we will be matching up the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A850, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and A850 (25MP) and the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-3 GPS was launched 3 years after the A850 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WG-3 GPS matches up versus the A850 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The complete galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 GPS enjoys outer measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony A850 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Check the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A850 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-3 GPS and the A850.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and A850 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 GPS and A850.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-3 GPS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A850 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher WG-3 GPS will have a benefit in sensor tech.