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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
57
Features
57
Overall
57

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2013
Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-3
  • Updated by Sony NEX-F3
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony NEX-C3, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-3 GPS was launched 24 months later than the NEX-C3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WG-3 GPS scores against the NEX-C3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Sony NEX-C3

 WG-3 GPS NEX-C3 
RevealedJuly 2013August 2011More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 NEX-C3 WG-3 GPS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony NEX-C3

 WG-3 GPS NEX-C3 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 GPS comes with outside measurements 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-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony NEX-C3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the WG-3 GPS and the NEX-C3.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and NEX-C3 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 GPS and NEX-C3.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor measurements. The WG-3 GPS uses the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF tougher. The more recent WG-3 GPS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
74
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography info
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (238g)
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (225g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography advice
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Travel photography with Sony NEX-C3
69
environment proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (238 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than others (225 grams)
good MP (16MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography information
54
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging details
Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging details
34
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than average in class (238 grams)
27
lighter than others (225g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony NEX-C3
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax WG-3 GPS Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-07-19 2011-08-22
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 238 grams (0.52 lbs) 225 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1083
Other
Battery life 240 photos 400 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $350 $343