Pentax WG WG-8 Verde 2024
Pentax
31 Overall Score
vs
Sony Alpha a7R IIIA Black 2017
Sony
95 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Photography
Wedding Events
Product Photography
Video
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Travel
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Pentax WG WG-8 | Sony Alpha a7R IIIA | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Size | 1/2.3-inch | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 20 MP | 42.400001525878906 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | — | BIONZ X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | Phase Detection: 399Contrast Detection: 425 |
| Eye AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 5 fps | 10 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 30 fps | 100 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.264 | XAVC S, AVCHD, MP4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.24 kg★ | 0.66 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 530 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | — | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Pentax WG WG-8 Verde 2024
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average af (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
Sony Alpha a7R IIIA Black 2017
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony Alpha a7R IIIA
Scores 95 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 17 of 32 specs.