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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T99

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T99 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
  • Revealed July 2013
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T99 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Sony T99, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was released 3 years later than the T99 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the WG-3 GPS scores versus the T99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Sony T99

 WG-3 GPS T99 
RevealedJuly 2013July 2010More recent by 37 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 T99 WG-3 GPS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony T99

 WG-3 GPS T99 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has got 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) and the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Sony T99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-3 GPS against the T99.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T99 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and T99 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 GPS and T99.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 GPS to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger WG-3 GPS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Portrait photography with Sony T99
41
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography advice
Sony T99 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (238g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography advice
Sony T99 Sports photography advice
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (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 T99
69
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
more heavy than average in class (238g)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Landscape photography with Sony T99
54
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
42
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging factors
Sony T99 Vlogging factors
34
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average in class (238 grams)
31
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony T99
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-07-19 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238 gr (0.52 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
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 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $350 $179