Pentax WG-3 vs Sony NEX-3

Following is a extensive overview of the Pentax WG-3 and Sony NEX-3, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is very close but the WG-3 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The WG-3 was brought out 3 years after the NEX-3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WG-3 grades versus the NEX-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 has outside dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has sizing of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check out the Pentax WG-3 and Sony NEX-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-3 vs the NEX-3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 and NEX-3 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 and NEX-3.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-3 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax WG-3 will provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer WG-3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.