Pentax WG-3 vs Sony W220

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax WG-3 versus Sony W220, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the WG-3 (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was launched 4 years after the W220 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WG-3 grades against the W220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 enjoys outside measurements 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 W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the WG-3 compared to the W220.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 and W220 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 and W220.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent WG-3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.