Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony RX100 VI

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony RX100 VI, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is pretty well matched but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") boast different sensor measurements.

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The WG-3 GPS was manufactured 5 years earlier than the RX100 VI and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WG-3 GPS scores vs the RX100 VI in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 GPS enjoys physical dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony RX100 VI in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-3 GPS and the RX100 VI.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and RX100 VI is 90 and 88 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 GPS and RX100 VI.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-3 GPS because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 VI will give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older WG-3 GPS is going to be behind in sensor technology.