Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TX200V

Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax WG-3 and Sony TX200V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was unveiled 18 months after the TX200V which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WG-3 scores versus the TX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The full galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 has physical dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Pentax WG-3 and Sony TX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-3 versus the TX200V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 and TX200V is 90 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 and TX200V.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony TX200V to show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger WG-3 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.