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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85 Imaging
56 Features
76 Overall
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2013
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Later Model is Sony A6000
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony NEX-6, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-3 GPS was manufactured 4 months later than the NEX-6 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WG-3 GPS scores vs the NEX-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Sony NEX-6

          

          

            
 WG-3 GPS NEX-6 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

          

          

            
 NEX-6 WG-3 GPS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony NEX-6

          

          

            
 WG-3 GPS NEX-6 
AnnouncedJuly 2013March 2013Similar age
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither contains Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has got external dimensions 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 Sony NEX-6 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Examine the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony NEX-6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-3 GPS vs the NEX-6.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and NEX-6 is 90 and 85 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and NEX-6.
As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The WG-3 GPS offers the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher.

            Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-6
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 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 features face detect focusing
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
73
 focusing manually
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 provides face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography details
Sony NEX-6 Street photography details
58
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 more heavy than competition in class (238g)
78
 has a tilting screen
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 lighter than competition (345 grams)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-6 Sports photography factors
44
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 environment proof
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (240 shots)
 no phase detect AF
65
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography details
Sony NEX-6 Travel photography details
68
 environment proof
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 low battery pack (240 per charge)
 more heavy than competition in class (238 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
75
 lighter than competition (345 grams)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
 Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony NEX-6 as a Landscape photography camera
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 has manual focus
 rather wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 environment proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 low battery pack (240 CIPA)
74
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 decent MP (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Vlogging with Sony NEX-6
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 rather wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (238 grams)
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 provides face detect autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (345g)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 no microphone socket
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony NEX-6
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Sony Alpha NEX-6
Type Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-07-19 2013-03-25
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.40 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 238 gr (0.52 pounds) 345 gr (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1018
Other
Battery life 240 images 360 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording   With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $350 $365