Pentax WG-3 vs Sony W610
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
41
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
41
Portability
97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30
97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30
Pentax WG-3 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced July 2013
Sony W610
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
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Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax WG-3 and Sony W610, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WG-3 was introduced 19 months after the W610 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the WG-3 grades vs the W610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Sony W610
| WG-3 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2013 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 19 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Pentax WG-3
| W610 | WG-3 |
|---|
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Sony W610
| WG-3 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Pentax WG-3 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 provides exterior dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-3 compared to the W610.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 and W610 is 90 and 97 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 and W610.
As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax WG-3 to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WG-3 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography factors
Sony W610 Portrait photography factors
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Pentax WG-3 Street photography factors
Sony W610 Street photography factors
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Pentax WG-3 Sports photography highlights
Sony W610 Sports photography highlights
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Pentax WG-3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography info
Sony W610 Landscape photography info
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (240 shots)
rather wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Pentax WG-3 Vlogging information
Sony W610 Vlogging information
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony W610 Specifications
| Pentax WG-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax WG-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2013-07-19 | 2012-01-10 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.40 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 230g (0.51 lbs) | 113g (0.25 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 250 photographs |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $300 | $200 |