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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX200V

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
44

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX200V 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 TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX200V Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Sony TX200V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was revealed 18 months after the TX200V making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-3 GPS scores against the TX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Sony TX200V

		

		

			
 WG-3 GPS TX200V 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2012More modern by 18 months
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

		

		

			
 TX200V WG-3 GPS 
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k460kCrisper display (+770k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony TX200V

		

		

			
 WG-3 GPS TX200V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS offers outer measurements 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 TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Sony TX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the WG-3 GPS against the TX200V.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX200V size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and TX200V is 90 and 96 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 GPS and TX200V.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX200V to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher WG-3 GPS should have an edge in sensor innovation.
	
			Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography factors
Sony TX200V Portrait photography factors
41
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 offers face detection focusing
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
36
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 supports face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography information
Sony TX200V Street photography information
59
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 more heavy than average in class (238g)
68
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports touch focus
 environment sealing
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Sports photography with Sony TX200V
45
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery (240 per charge)
 lacks phase detect AF
49
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Travel photography camera
 Sony TX200V as a Travel photography camera
69
 environment proofing
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 bad battery (240 shots)
 more heavy than average in class (238 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
71
 environment sealing
 supports touch focus
 good megapixels (18MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX200V Landscape photography highlights
54
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 environment proofing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 bad battery (240 shots)
47
 relatively wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3.3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging info
Sony TX200V Vlogging info
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone port
 more heavy than average in class (238 grams)
35
 relatively wide (28mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 lack of external mic socket
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX200V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony TX200V
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2013-07-19 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.40 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 238 grams (0.52 pounds) 129 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 photographs 220 photographs
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 recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $350 $500