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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T90

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T90 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
  • Introduced July 2013
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T90 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T90, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was unveiled 4 years after the T90 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WG-3 GPS matches up against the T90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Sony T90

 WG-3 GPS T90 
IntroducedJuly 2013February 2009Newer by 54 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 T90 WG-3 GPS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony T90

 WG-3 GPS T90 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS enjoys outside dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-3 GPS vs the T90.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and T90 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 GPS and T90.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger WG-3 GPS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography details
Sony T90 Portrait photography details
41
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Street photography with Sony T90
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (238 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography factors
Sony T90 Sports photography factors
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography highlights
Sony T90 Travel photography highlights
69
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (238g)
display is not selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography advice
Sony T90 Landscape photography advice
54
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (240 per charge)
36
has manual focus
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging features
Sony T90 Vlogging features
34
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (238g)
27
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony T90
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-07-19 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $350 $259