Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A6300

In this article, we are reviewing the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A6300, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and A6300 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The WG-3 GPS was unveiled 3 years prior to the A6300 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WG-3 GPS grades versus the A6300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony Alpha a6300. The full galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS comes with external 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 A6300 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A6300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-3 GPS vs the A6300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and A6300 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 GPS and A6300.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-3 GPS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A6300 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged WG-3 GPS will be behind in sensor tech.