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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Launched July 2013
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax WG-3 versus Sony HX90V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was released 21 months prior to the HX90V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WG-3 matches up vs the HX90V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Sony HX90V

 WG-3 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Pentax WG-3

 HX90V WG-3 
AnnouncedApril 2015July 2013Newer by 21 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Sony HX90V

 WG-3 HX90V 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 comes with 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 HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-3 versus Sony HX90V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-3 versus the HX90V.

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 and HX90V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 and HX90V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX90V to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged WG-3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography features
Sony HX90V Portrait photography features
41
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Street photography highlights
Sony HX90V Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-3
Sports photography with Sony HX90V
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (360 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-3
Travel photography with Sony HX90V
72
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
76
great battery life (360 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
great battery life (360 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
36
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
75
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing mic port
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Sony HX90V
 Pentax WG-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax WG-3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-07-19 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 360 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $440