Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A6500

Here, we are looking at the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony A6500, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and A6500 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The WG-3 GPS was announced 4 years earlier than the A6500 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WG-3 GPS scores versus the A6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony Alpha a6500. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS offers physical measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony A6500 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check out the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony A6500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the WG-3 GPS against the A6500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and A6500 is 90 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 GPS and A6500.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-3 GPS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A6500 will offer greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WG-3 GPS is going to be behind in sensor tech.