Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W610
90 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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97 Imaging
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W610 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
- Revealed July 2013
(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

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").

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.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W610 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Sony W610
WG-3 GPS | W610 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 19 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
W610 | WG-3 GPS |
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Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony W610
WG-3 GPS | W610 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W610 Specifications
Pentax WG-3 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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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 |