Pentax WG-3 vs Sony H400

Below is a in depth review of the Pentax WG-3 versus Sony H400, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was announced 6 months before the H400 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WG-3 matches up vs the H400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 comes with external measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony H400 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-3 versus Sony H400 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-3 and the H400.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 and H400 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 and H400.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony H400 to show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively.