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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W690

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W690 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
  • Released July 2013
Sony W690
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Sony W690

 WG-3 GPS W690 
IntroducedJuly 2013February 2012Newer by 17 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 W690 WG-3 GPS 

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony W690

 WG-3 GPS W690 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W690 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography highlights
Sony W690 Portrait photography highlights
41
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Street photography with Sony W690
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (238g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography info
Sony W690 Sports photography info
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography details
Sony W690 Travel photography details
69
environment proof
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (238 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
68
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography information
Sony W690 Landscape photography information
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
43
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging features
Sony W690 Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (238 grams)
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony W690
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
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