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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Announced July 2013
Sony TX100V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Sony TX100V

 WG-3 TX100V 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2011Fresher by 31 months
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Pentax WG-3

 TX100V WG-3 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Sony TX100V

 WG-3 TX100V 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography details
Sony TX100V Portrait photography details
41
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Street photography factors
Sony TX100V Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX100V Travel photography highlights
72
environment sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
65
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (147g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3
Landscape photography with Sony TX100V
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
43
rather wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX100V Vlogging highlights
36
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
32
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (147 grams)
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Sony TX100V
 Pentax WG-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
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