Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TX100V
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2011
Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TX100V Overview
Here is a in-depth comparison of the Pentax WG-3 versus Sony TX100V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WG-3 was announced 2 years later than the TX100V and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WG-3 scores vs the TX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TX100V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Sony TX100V
WG-3 | TX100V | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | January 2011 | Fresher by 31 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Pentax WG-3
TX100V | WG-3 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Sharper display (+769k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Sony TX100V
WG-3 | TX100V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 enjoys outside measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Pentax WG-3 versus Sony TX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-3 vs the TX100V.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 and TX100V is 90 and 95 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 and TX100V.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger WG-3 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Pentax WG-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax WG-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2013-07-19 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.40 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) | 147 grams (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $300 | $380 |