Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX7
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Launched January 2010
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX7 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Sony TX7, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") use different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe WG-3 GPS was manufactured 3 years later than the TX7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WG-3 GPS grades versus the TX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Sony TX7
WG-3 GPS | TX7 | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | January 2010 | Fresher by 43 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
TX7 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony TX7
WG-3 GPS | TX7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS enjoys external 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) while the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Sony TX7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WG-3 GPS versus the TX7.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and TX7 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 GPS and TX7.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-3 GPS due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will show more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger WG-3 GPS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Pentax WG-3 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax WG-3 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-07-19 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.40 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 238 grams (0.52 lb) | 149 grams (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $350 | $300 |