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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony RX1R II 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
  • Announced July 2013
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Replaced the Sony RX1R
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony RX1R II Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Sony RX1R II, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-3 GPS was released 3 years before the RX1R II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WG-3 GPS scores against the RX1R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Sony RX1R II

 WG-3 GPS RX1R II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 RX1R II WG-3 GPS 
RevealedOctober 2015July 2013Fresher by 27 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony RX1R II

 WG-3 GPS RX1R II 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS features outside measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-3 GPS versus the RX1R II.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and RX1R II is 90 and 78 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 GPS and RX1R II.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-3 GPS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1R II will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older WG-3 GPS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Portrait photography with Sony RX1R II
41
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
85
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
excellent MP (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography info
Sony RX1R II Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (238g)
73
screen tilts
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (507 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography advice
Sony RX1R II Sports photography advice
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
63
excellent MP (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
fixed focal length (35mm)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography details
Sony RX1R II Travel photography details
69
weather sealing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (238 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
59
excellent MP (42 megapixels)
good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (220 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (507 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography information
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography information
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (240 shots)
68
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
excellent MP (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging advice
Sony RX1R II Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (238g)
34
good max aperture (f2.0)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (507 grams)
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony RX1R II
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-07-19 2015-10-13
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 125 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0
Macro focus range 1cm 14cm
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/4000 secs
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, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 238 grams (0.52 lbs) 507 grams (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 97
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3204
Other
Battery life 240 images 220 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $350 $3,300