Pentax WG-3 vs Sony W330

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Pentax WG-3 vs Sony W330, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was revealed 3 years after the W330 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-3 grades versus the W330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 enjoys exterior measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-3 versus the W330.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 and W330 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 and W330.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-3 to show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent WG-3 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.