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Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Pentax WG-3
(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
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2016
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Sigma Quattro

 WG-3 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Pentax WG-3

 Quattro WG-3 
IntroducedFebruary 2016July 2013Newer by 31 months
Display resolution1620k460kSharper display (+1160k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Sigma Quattro

 WG-3 Quattro 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 and Quattro is 90 and 63 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3
Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro
41
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
81
manual focus
amazing MP (29 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Street photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Sports photography advice
Sigma Quattro Sports photography advice
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 shots)
has no phase detect AF
70
amazing MP (29MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
slow fps (3.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Travel photography information
Sigma Quattro Travel photography information
72
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
55
environment proofing
amazing MP (29 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (625g)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography info
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography info
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (240 shots)
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
amazing MP (29 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Vlogging information
Sigma Quattro Vlogging information
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
22
offers face detection focusing
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution ( pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (625g)
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Sigma Quattro
 Pentax WG-3Sigma sd Quattro
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