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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T110

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T110 Key Specs

Pentax WG-3 GPS
(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
Sony T110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T110 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Sony T110, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the T110 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was revealed 2 years later than the T110 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony T110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WG-3 GPS grades vs the T110 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Sony T110

 WG-3 GPS T110 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2011More recent by 31 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T110 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 T110 WG-3 GPS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony T110

 WG-3 GPS T110 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T110 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 GPS offers outer dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony T110 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-3 GPS vs the T110.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T110 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and T110 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T110 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T110 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and T110.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern WG-3 GPS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T110 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T110 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Portrait photography with Sony T110
41
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography factors
Sony T110 Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (238g)
56
includes touch to focus
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography advice
Sony T110 Sports photography advice
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography info
Sony T110 Travel photography info
69
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
heavier than others (238g)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T110 as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
38
pretty wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Sony T110 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others (238g)
28
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony T110
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-T110
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax WG-3 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-07-19 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating Clear Photo LCD Plus with touchscreen interface
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 238g (0.52 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $350 $199