Pentax WG-3 vs Sony WX300

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

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.

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

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.