Pentax WG-3 vs Sony A560
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony A560 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Released July 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Released August 2010
- Previous Model is Sony A500
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On this page, we are looking at the Pentax WG-3 versus Sony A560, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very similar but the WG-3 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WG-3 was revealed 2 years after the A560 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WG-3 matches up against the A560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Sony A560
| WG-3 | A560 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2013 |  | August 2010 | Newer by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Pentax WG-3
| A560 | WG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Sony A560
| WG-3 | A560 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Pentax WG-3 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 offers external dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the WG-3 compared to the A560.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 and A560 is 90 and 64 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 and A560.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-3 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax WG-3 will offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher WG-3 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony A560 Specifications
| Pentax WG-3 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax WG-3 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2013-07-19 | 2010-08-24 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.40 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | 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 | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic 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 | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) | 599 gr (1.32 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 70 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 817 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 pictures | 1050 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | Two |
| Pricing at release | $300 | $650 |