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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony QX100

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
50
Features
44
Overall
47

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony QX100 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 QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2013
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony QX100 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony QX100, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is relatively close but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-3 GPS was launched very close to the QX100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WG-3 GPS matches up vs the QX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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