Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W650
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W650 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
- Introduced July 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W650 Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Sony W650, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WG-3 GPS was launched 19 months later than the W650 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WG-3 GPS grades versus the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W650 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Sony W650
WG-3 GPS | W650 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 19 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
W650 | WG-3 GPS |
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Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony W650
WG-3 GPS | W650 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS enjoys exterior 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 W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Sony W650 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-3 GPS against the W650.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and W650 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 GPS and W650.
As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files though you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern WG-3 GPS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W650 Specifications
Pentax WG-3 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax WG-3 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-07-19 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 238g (0.52 lbs) | 124g (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 photos | 220 photos |
Form 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $350 | $140 |