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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W650

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Pentax WG-3 GPS
(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
Sony W650
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Sony W650

 WG-3 GPS W650 
AnnouncedJuly 2013January 2012Fresher by 19 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 W650 WG-3 GPS 

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony W650

 WG-3 GPS W650 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W650 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography info
Sony W650 Portrait photography info
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Street photography with Sony W650
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (238 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography factors
Sony W650 Sports photography factors
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography details
Sony W650 Travel photography details
69
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (238 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (124 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Landscape photography with Sony W650
54
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (240 per charge)
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging features
Sony W650 Vlogging features
34
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (238 grams)
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony W650
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
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