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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W370

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W370 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
  • Announced July 2013
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W370 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Sony W370, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was brought out 3 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the WG-3 GPS grades versus the W370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Sony W370

 WG-3 GPS W370 
RevealedJuly 2013January 2010Fresher by 43 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 W370 WG-3 GPS 

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony W370

 WG-3 GPS W370 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. 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) while the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Sony W370 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the WG-3 GPS vs the W370.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and W370 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and W370.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer WG-3 GPS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Portrait photography with Sony W370
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Street photography with Sony W370
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (238 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography highlights
Sony W370 Sports photography highlights
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography details
Sony W370 Travel photography details
69
weather proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 shots)
heavier than competitors (238 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (240 shots)
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging info
Sony W370 Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors (238 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony W370
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-07-19 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238g (0.52 lb) 179g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model 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 SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $350 $230