Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony NEX-6

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

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.

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.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and NEX-6 is 90 and 85 respectively.

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.