Pentax WG-3 vs Sony W350
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Released July 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Announced January 2010
Pentax WG-3 vs Sony W350 Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Pentax WG-3 vs Sony W350, 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 W350 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WG-3 was manufactured 3 years later than the W350 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the WG-3 scores vs the W350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax WG-3 vs Sony W350 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Sony W350
WG-3 | W350 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | January 2010 | Fresher by 43 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Pentax WG-3
W350 | WG-3 |
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Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Sony W350
WG-3 | W350 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Pentax WG-3 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 features exterior 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) and the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Pentax WG-3 vs Sony W350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-3 compared to the W350.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 and W350 is 90 and 97 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 and W350.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-3 to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent WG-3 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
Pentax WG-3 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Pentax WG-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax WG-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Released | 2013-07-19 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $200 |