Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony QX30
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Announced September 2014
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In this write-up, we are evaluating the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony QX30, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Lens-style by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WG-3 GPS was announced 13 months prior to the QX30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the WG-3 GPS grades against the QX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Sony QX30
| WG-3 GPS | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | " | Larger display (+3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 0k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
| QX30 | WG-3 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2014 |  | July 2013 | Newer by 13 months |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony QX30
| WG-3 GPS | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has physical dimensions 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 QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony QX30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-3 GPS compared to the QX30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and QX30 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and QX30.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony QX30 to offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged WG-3 GPS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony QX30 Specifications
| Pentax WG-3 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax WG-3 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
| Category | Waterproof | Lens-style |
| Introduced | 2013-07-19 | 2014-09-03 |
| Body design | Compact | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | - |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 0k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.40 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | None |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic 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 | 238g (0.52 lbs) | 193g (0.43 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 shots | 200 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BN, |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $350 | $348 |