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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W810

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W810 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
  • Revealed July 2013
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W810 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Sony W810, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was revealed 5 months earlier than the W810 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WG-3 GPS grades against the W810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Sony W810

 WG-3 GPS W810 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 W810 WG-3 GPS 

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony W810

 WG-3 GPS W810 
AnnouncedJuly 2013January 2014Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS features physical 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) whilst the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Sony W810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-3 GPS versus the W810.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W810 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and W810 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 GPS and W810.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W810 to give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Portrait photography with Sony W810
41
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Street photography with Sony W810
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (238 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography details
Sony W810 Sports photography details
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Travel photography with Sony W810
69
weather proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 shots)
more heavy than others in class (238g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
67
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography features
Sony W810 Landscape photography features
54
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
41
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging details
Sony W810 Vlogging details
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (238g)
32
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony W810
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-07-19 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238g (0.52 lbs) 111g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 200 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $350 $100