Pentax WG-3 vs Sony WX50

Its time to look much closer at the Pentax WG-3 and Sony WX50, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was unveiled 18 months later than the WX50 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the WG-3 matches up vs the WX50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 has got exterior 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) while the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Pentax WG-3 and Sony WX50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WG-3 vs the WX50.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 and WX50 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 and WX50.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.