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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony WX300

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Pentax WG-3
(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
  • Revealed July 2013
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony WX350
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Pentax WG-3 versus Sony WX300, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was introduced 5 months later than the WX300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WG-3 matches up vs the WX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Sony WX300

 WG-3 WX300 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Pentax WG-3

 WX300 WG-3 

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Sony WX300

 WG-3 WX300 
RevealedJuly 2013February 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 offers physical dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-3 compared to the WX300.

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 and WX300 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 and WX300.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX300 to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
41
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Street photography features
Sony WX300 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Sports photography information
Sony WX300 Sports photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Travel photography information
Sony WX300 Travel photography information
72
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX300 Landscape photography highlights
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (240 CIPA)
44
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-3
Vlogging with Sony WX300
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (166g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Sony WX300
 Pentax WG-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax WG-3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-07-19 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 166 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $330