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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TF1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TF1 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 TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TF1 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Sony TF1, both Waterproof cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was brought out very close to the TF1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WG-3 GPS scores versus the TF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Sony TF1

 WG-3 GPS TF1 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 TF1 WG-3 GPS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony TF1

 WG-3 GPS TF1 
RevealedJuly 2013June 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS comes with physical dimensions 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 TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Sony TF1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-3 GPS and the TF1.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and TF1 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 GPS and TF1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you should really consider the age of the cameras into account.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography advice
Sony TF1 Portrait photography advice
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography highlights
Sony TF1 Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (238 grams)
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (152g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (240 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Travel photography with Sony TF1
69
weather proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 per charge)
more heavy than competition (238g)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (152g)
environment proofing
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery (240 shots)
40
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging factors
Sony TF1 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (238g)
33
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (152g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony TF1
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2013-07-19 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 238 grams (0.52 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $350 $266