Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony HX200V

On this page, we are comparing the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Sony HX200V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was released 15 months later than the HX200V making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WG-3 GPS scores vs the HX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 GPS comes with outer 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 HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Sony HX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-3 GPS against the HX200V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and HX200V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 GPS and HX200V.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX200V to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The younger WG-3 GPS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.