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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX350

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX350 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
  • Introduced July 2013
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX350 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony WX350, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was unveiled 6 months earlier than the WX350 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WG-3 GPS matches up against the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 WG-3 GPS WX350 
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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

		

		

			
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Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 WG-3 GPS WX350 
IntroducedJuly 2013February 2014Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither includes Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 GPS features outer measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-3 GPS vs the WX350.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and WX350 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 GPS and WX350.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX350 to result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.
	
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography information
Sony WX350 Portrait photography information
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 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (16MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
37
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 supports face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography advice
Sony WX350 Street photography advice
59
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 heavier than competitors (238g)
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (164g)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography highlights
Sony WX350 Sports photography highlights
45
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proof
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (240 CIPA)
 has no phase detect autofocus
52
 great zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (18MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 great battery power (470 CIPA)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography details
Sony WX350 Travel photography details
69
 environment proof
 good  resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 low battery power (240 shots)
 heavier than competitors (238g)
 display is not selfie friendly
72
 great battery power (470 shots)
 lighter than average in class (164g)
 MP count decent (18MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 great zoom (500mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography information
Sony WX350 Landscape photography information
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 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 environment proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 low battery power (240 per charge)
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 rather wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (18MP)
 great battery power (470 shots)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no mic support
 heavier than competitors (238g)
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 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (164g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 does not have external microphone support
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony WX350
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-07-19 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.40 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe    
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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 238g (0.52 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photos 470 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $270