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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A6000

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A6000 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
  • Released July 2013
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-6
  • New Model is Sony A6300
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A6000 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Sony A6000, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The WG-3 GPS was launched 9 months earlier than the A6000 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WG-3 GPS grades versus the A6000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Sony A6000

 WG-3 GPS A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 A6000 WG-3 GPS 
AnnouncedApril 2014July 2013Newer by 9 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony A6000

 WG-3 GPS A6000 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS provides outside 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) whilst the Sony A6000 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-3 GPS against the A6000.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and A6000 is 90 and 85 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 GPS and A6000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-3 GPS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A6000 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged WG-3 GPS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography info
Sony A6000 Portrait photography info
41
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
79
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography advice
Sony A6000 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (238 grams)
80
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (344 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
72
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography factors
Sony A6000 Travel photography factors
69
weather proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 shots)
heavier than others in class (238 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than competition (344g)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography advice
Sony A6000 Landscape photography advice
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (240 per charge)
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging info
Sony A6000 Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (238 grams)
33
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (344 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone port
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony A6000
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSony Alpha a6000
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Sony Alpha a6000
Class Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2013-07-19 2014-04-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
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 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 179
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238 grams (0.52 pounds) 344 grams (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 360 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $350 $548