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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W610

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W610 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
  • Revealed July 2013
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W610 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W610, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-3 GPS was brought out 19 months after the W610 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WG-3 GPS grades vs the W610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Sony W610

 WG-3 GPS W610 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2012More modern by 19 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 W610 WG-3 GPS 

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony W610

 WG-3 GPS W610 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS comes with exterior dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the WG-3 GPS compared to the W610.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and W610 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and W610.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-3 GPS to produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer WG-3 GPS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Portrait photography with Sony W610
41
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography highlights
Sony W610 Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (238g)
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography features
Sony W610 Sports photography features
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
27
good megapixels (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (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 W610 as a Travel photography camera
69
weather sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (238 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (113g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography info
Sony W610 Landscape photography info
54
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (238g)
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony W610
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax WG-3 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-07-19 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 238 grams (0.52 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 250 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $350 $200