Pentax WG-3 vs Sony RX100 VI

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Pentax WG-3 versus Sony RX100 VI, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is pretty similar but the WG-3 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-3 was released 5 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WG-3 matches up against the RX100 VI for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 comes with external dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Pentax WG-3 versus Sony RX100 VI in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-3 versus the RX100 VI.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 and RX100 VI is 90 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 and RX100 VI.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-3 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 VI will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older WG-3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.