Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A33

Below, we are comparing the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Sony A33, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very close but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The WG-3 GPS was brought out 2 years after the A33 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the WG-3 GPS matches up against the A33 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Sony A33 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-3 GPS versus the A33.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and A33 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 GPS and A33.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-3 GPS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher WG-3 GPS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.