Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX99
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40 Features
44 Overall
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![Pentax WG-3 front Pentax WG-3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-WG-3/Pentax-WG-3-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX99/Sony-HX99-front.jpg)
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45 Features
67 Overall
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released September 2018
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX99 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX99, former is 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 HX99 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the WG-3 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) use different sensor sizes.
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The WG-3 was brought out 6 years before the HX99 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WG-3 grades against the HX99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX99 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Sony HX99
WG-3 | HX99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Pentax WG-3
HX99 | WG-3 | |||
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Released | September 2018 | ![]() | July 2013 | More modern by 62 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Sony HX99
WG-3 | HX99 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Identical screen dimensions |
Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 comes with physical measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX99 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-3 against the HX99.
![Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX99 size comparison Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX99 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-WG-3-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX99-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 and HX99 is 90 and 91 respectively.
![Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-WG-3-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX99-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 and HX99.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-3 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX99 will show more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged WG-3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-WG-3-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX99-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-WG-3-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX99-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX99 Specifications
Pentax WG-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax WG-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-07-19 | 2018-09-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3-inch |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.00 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230g (0.51 lb) | 242g (0.53 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 score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 shots | 360 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $300 | $469 |