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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX30

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX30 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
  • Launched July 2013
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX30 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX30, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was introduced 2 years after the WX30 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the WG-3 GPS grades against the WX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Sony WX30

 WG-3 GPS WX30 
AnnouncedJuly 2013July 2011More modern by 25 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 WX30 WG-3 GPS 
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony WX30

 WG-3 GPS WX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has got outside dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the WG-3 GPS versus the WX30.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and WX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 GPS and WX30.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer WG-3 GPS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography details
Sony WX30 Portrait photography details
41
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography advice
Sony WX30 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (238 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography information
Sony WX30 Sports photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (240 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography factors
Sony WX30 Travel photography factors
69
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (238g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (117g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX30 Landscape photography highlights
54
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (240 per charge)
43
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging advice
Sony WX30 Vlogging advice
34
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (238 grams)
35
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony WX30
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-07-19 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238 gr (0.52 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 pictures 250 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $350 $259