Pentax WG-3 vs Sony T110
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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96 Imaging
38 Features
30 Overall
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony T110 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
- Launched July 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-108mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2011

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony T110 Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Pentax WG-3 and Sony T110, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the T110 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The WG-3 was launched 2 years later than the T110 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony T110 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WG-3 grades against the T110 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony T110 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 Gallery & Sony T110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Sony T110
WG-3 | T110 | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 31 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T110 over the Pentax WG-3
T110 | WG-3 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Sony T110
WG-3 | T110 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Pentax WG-3 vs Sony T110 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 features exterior 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) whilst the Sony T110 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Pentax WG-3 and Sony T110 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-3 and the T110.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 and T110 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony T110 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 and T110.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files though you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern WG-3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony T110 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony T110 Specifications
Pentax WG-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax WG-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110 |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-07-19 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | Clear Photo LCD Plus with touchscreen interface |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $300 | $199 |