Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A37

Lets take a closer look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A37, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is relatively close but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The WG-3 GPS was manufactured 15 months after the A37 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the WG-3 GPS matches up against the A37 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Sony SLT-A37. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS comes with outside measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony A37 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-3 GPS against the A37.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and A37 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 GPS and A37.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The WG-3 GPS contains the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow DOF tougher. The fresher WG-3 GPS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.