Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W690
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W690 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
- Released July 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2012
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W690 Overview
The following is a extensive comparison of the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony W690, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WG-3 GPS was manufactured 17 months after the W690 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the WG-3 GPS grades vs the W690 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W690 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Sony W690
WG-3 GPS | W690 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | February 2012 | Newer by 17 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
W690 | WG-3 GPS |
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Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony W690
WG-3 GPS | W690 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 GPS offers outside 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) and the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony W690 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the WG-3 GPS against the W690.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and W690 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 GPS and W690.
Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-3 GPS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W690 Specifications
Pentax WG-3 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax WG-3 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-07-19 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.40 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 238g (0.52 lb) | 142g (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | 220 images |
Style of battery | 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $350 | $297 |