Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX9V

Here, we are evaluating the Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX9V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was manufactured 2 years later than the HX9V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WG-3 grades vs the HX9V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 features external dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-3 against the HX9V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 and HX9V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 and HX9V.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you need to take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.