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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony S950

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2013
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony S950 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Pentax WG-3 versus Sony S950, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-3 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-3 was revealed 4 years after the S950 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WG-3 scores against the S950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Sony S950

 WG-3 S950 
RevealedJuly 2013February 2009More modern by 54 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Pentax WG-3

 S950 WG-3 

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Sony S950

 WG-3 S950 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 provides exterior measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-3 versus Sony S950 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the WG-3 and the S950.

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 and S950 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 and S950.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-3 to give you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer WG-3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Street photography factors
Sony S950 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Sports photography info
Sony S950 Sports photography info
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Travel photography information
Sony S950 Travel photography information
72
weather proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography information
Sony S950 Landscape photography information
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Vlogging advice
Sony S950 Vlogging advice
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
9
no video recording
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Sony S950
 Pentax WG-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax WG-3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-07-19 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $130