Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX100V

Let's look a little more closely at the Pentax WG-3 versus Sony HX100V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was brought out 22 months after the HX100V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WG-3 matches up versus the HX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 has got exterior measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Check out the Pentax WG-3 versus Sony HX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-3 compared to the HX100V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 and HX100V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 and HX100V.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent WG-3 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.