Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX10
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Released January 2011
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX10 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony WX10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WG-3 GPS was manufactured 2 years after the WX10 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the WG-3 GPS scores versus the WX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Sony WX10
WG-3 GPS | WX10 | |||
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Released | July 2013 | January 2011 | More modern by 31 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony WX10
WG-3 GPS | WX10 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has got outside 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) and the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony WX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-3 GPS and the WX10.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and WX10 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 GPS and WX10.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-3 GPS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Pentax WG-3 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax WG-3 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-07-19 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.8" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.40 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 238 grams (0.52 pounds) | 161 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
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 | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $350 | $200 |