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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Pentax WG-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62 Imaging
45 Features
60 Overall
51

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX300
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Pentax WG-3 and Sony HX400V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was released 6 months before the HX400V and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-3 scores vs the HX400V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Sony HX400V

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Pentax WG-3

		

		

			
 HX400V WG-3 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Sony HX400V

		

		

			
 WG-3 HX400V 
LaunchedJuly 2013February 2014Same age
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 features 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) whilst the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Check the Pentax WG-3 and Sony HX400V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-3 vs the HX400V.
Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX400V size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 and HX400V is 90 and 62 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 and HX400V.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX400V to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively.
	
			Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3
Portrait photography with Sony HX400V
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 manual focus
 MP count decent (16MP)
 features face detect focusing
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
51
 manual focus
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focusing
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Pentax WG-3 Street photography information
Sony HX400V Street photography information
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
50
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 more heavy than others (660g)
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Sports Comparison
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX400V Sports photography highlights
45
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 weather proofing
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
 has no phase detect AF
55
 incredible zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3
Travel photography with Sony HX400V
72
 weather proofing
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
53
 resolution is good (20MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 very long reach (1200mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 more heavy than others (660g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3
Landscape photography with Sony HX400V
54
 manual focus
 pretty wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 no manual exposure
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
49
 manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX400V Vlogging highlights
36
 pretty wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic socket
29
 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does have microphone jack
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 more heavy than others (660 grams)
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Sony HX400V
 Pentax WG-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax WG-3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-07-19 2014-02-12
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.40 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 230 gr (0.51 pounds) 660 gr (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $448