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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T900

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T900 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
  • Launched July 2013
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T900 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony T900, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was brought out 4 years after the T900 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WG-3 GPS scores vs the T900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Sony T900

 WG-3 GPS T900 
RevealedJuly 2013February 2009Newer by 54 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 T900 WG-3 GPS 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony T900

 WG-3 GPS T900 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS offers exterior 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) whilst the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony T900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-3 GPS and the T900.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and T900 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 GPS and T900.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-3 GPS to deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher WG-3 GPS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T900 as a Portrait photography camera
41
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography highlights
Sony T900 Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (238 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography advice
Sony T900 Sports photography advice
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
has no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Travel photography with Sony T900
69
weather proofing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (238 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
52
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (240 per charge)
37
has manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging advice
Sony T900 Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (238 grams)
28
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony T900
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
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)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238g (0.52 lbs) 143g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $350 $300