Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma Quattro
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma Quattro 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
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2013
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Introduced February 2016
Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma Quattro Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma Quattro, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the WG-3 (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the WG-3 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe WG-3 was brought out 3 years earlier than the Quattro which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-3 grades against the Quattro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 and Sigma sd Quattro. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Sigma Quattro
WG-3 | Quattro |
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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Pentax WG-3
Quattro | WG-3 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | July 2013 | Newer by 31 months | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 460k | Sharper display (+1160k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Sigma Quattro
WG-3 | Quattro | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 has outer dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma Quattro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-3 compared to the Quattro.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 and Quattro is 90 and 63 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 and Quattro.
As you can tell, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-3 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma Quattro will give you greater detail having its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WG-3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Pentax WG-3 | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sigma |
Model | Pentax WG-3 | Sigma sd Quattro |
Class | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-07-19 | 2016-02-23 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Dual TRUE III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 29 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5424 x 3616 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 1,620k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 3.8 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | no built-in flash |
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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lb) | 625 grams (1.38 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | BP-61 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $300 | $738 |