Pentax WG-3 vs Sony NEX-6

Below, we will be analyzing the Pentax WG-3 and Sony NEX-6, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is relatively close but the WG-3 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The WG-3 was announced 4 months later than the NEX-6 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-3 matches up vs the NEX-6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to 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-6 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-3 and Sony NEX-6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-3 vs the NEX-6.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 and NEX-6 is 90 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 and NEX-6.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The WG-3 has got the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more challenging.