Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A55
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A55 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
- Revealed July 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Launched August 2010
- Replacement is Sony A57
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A55 Overview
Here is a extended review of the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A55, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe WG-3 GPS was introduced 2 years later than the A55 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WG-3 GPS scores vs the A55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A55 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Sony SLT-A55. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Sony A55
WG-3 GPS | A55 | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | August 2010 | Fresher by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
A55 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony A55
WG-3 GPS | A55 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 GPS enjoys exterior dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony A55 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A55 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-3 GPS versus the A55.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and A55 is 90 and 67 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and A55.
All in all, each of these cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The WG-3 GPS uses the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging. The newer WG-3 GPS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A55 Specifications
Pentax WG-3 GPS | Sony SLT-A55 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax WG-3 GPS | Sony SLT-A55 |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-07-19 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 238g (0.52 lbs) | 500g (1.10 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 816 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 shots | 380 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $350 | $800 |