Pentax WG-3 vs Sony A300

Below is a extended comparison of the Pentax WG-3 versus Sony A300, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-3 (16MP) and A300 (10MP) and the WG-3 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-3 was released 5 years later than the A300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the WG-3 matches up against the A300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-3 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 has exterior dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony A300 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Check the Pentax WG-3 versus Sony A300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-3 versus the A300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 and A300 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 and A300.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-3 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Pentax WG-3 will show more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher WG-3 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.