Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX90V

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.