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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony WX350

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Pentax WG-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Pentax WG-3
(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
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Later Model is Sony WX500
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Pentax WG-3 vs Sony WX350, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was introduced 6 months earlier than the WX350 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WG-3 matches up against the WX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 WG-3 WX350 
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Pentax WG-3

		

		

			
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Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 WG-3 WX350 
IntroducedJuly 2013February 2014Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither comes with Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax WG-3 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 comes with exterior dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax WG-3 vs Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-3 compared to the WX350.
Pentax WG-3 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 and WX350 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax WG-3 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 and WX350.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony WX350 to give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.
	
			Pentax WG-3 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax WG-3 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax WG-3 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Pentax WG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
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 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 comes with face detect focus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
37
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 provides face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Pentax WG-3
Street photography with Sony WX350
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (164 grams)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Pentax WG-3
Sports photography with Sony WX350
45
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather proof
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
 no phase detect auto focus
52
 long zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 better than average battery pack (470 shots)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Pentax WG-3 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
72
 weather proof
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
72
 better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
 lighter than competition (164 grams)
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long reach (500mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography details
Sony WX350 Landscape photography details
54
 focusing manually
 really wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 weather proof
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
47
 relatively wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 better than average battery pack (470 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Pentax WG-3 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
36
 really wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing microphone socket
35
 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (164g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 does not have external mic port
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Sony WX350
 Pentax WG-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax WG-3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-07-19 2014-02-13
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.40 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 shots 470 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $270