Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony S930

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony S930, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was announced 4 years later than the S930 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WG-3 GPS grades against the S930 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has exterior 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) and the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony S930 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-3 GPS vs the S930.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and S930 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 GPS and S930.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to resolve greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer WG-3 GPS provides an edge in sensor innovation.