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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TF1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Pentax WG-3
(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
  • Revealed July 2013
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Pentax WG-3 and Sony TF1, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was released very close to the TF1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WG-3 scores versus the TF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Sony TF1

 WG-3 TF1 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Pentax WG-3

 TF1 WG-3 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Sony TF1

 WG-3 TF1 
AnnouncedJuly 2013June 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 features 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) whilst the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Pentax WG-3 and Sony TF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-3 against the TF1.

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 and TF1 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 and TF1.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos though you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography info
Sony TF1 Portrait photography info
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Sports photography information
Sony TF1 Sports photography information
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-3
Travel photography with Sony TF1
72
weather proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
environment proof
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery life (240 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
54
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (240 shots)
40
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (240 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Vlogging info
Sony TF1 Vlogging info
36
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
33
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Sony TF1
 Pentax WG-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax WG-3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2013-07-19 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 lb) 152g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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 images 240 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN
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 pricing $300 $266