Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX100V
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Announced January 2011
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX100V Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony TX100V, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe WG-3 GPS was introduced 2 years later than the TX100V and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WG-3 GPS grades against the TX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX100V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Sony TX100V
WG-3 GPS | TX100V | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | January 2011 | More recent by 31 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
TX100V | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer screen (+769k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony TX100V
WG-3 GPS | TX100V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 GPS enjoys external dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony TX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-3 GPS vs the TX100V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and TX100V is 90 and 95 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and TX100V.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files but you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-3 GPS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Pentax WG-3 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax WG-3 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-07-19 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
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/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 238g (0.52 lb) | 147g (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
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 | One | One |
Retail pricing | $350 | $380 |