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Pentax RZ10 vs Sony WX50

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Pentax Optio RZ10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Pentax RZ10 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Pentax RZ10 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Pentax RZ10 vs Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the WX50 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the RZ10 grades vs the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Sony WX50

		

		

			
 RZ10 WX50 
Manually focus  Very exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Pentax RZ10

		

		

			
 WX50 RZ10 
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Sony WX50

		

		

			
 RZ10 WX50 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax RZ10 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax RZ10 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Pentax RZ10 vs Sony WX50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the RZ10 compared to the WX50.
Pentax RZ10 vs Sony WX50 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the RZ10 and WX50 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Pentax RZ10 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax RZ10 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RZ10 and WX50.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX50 to offer more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively.
	
			Pentax RZ10 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax RZ10 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax RZ10 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography details
Sony WX50 Portrait photography details
35
 manual focus
 resolution is good (14MP)
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
34
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 includes face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Pentax RZ10 Street photography highlights
Sony WX50 Street photography highlights
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (117 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography features
Sony WX50 Sports photography features
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery life (178 per charge)
 has no phase detect autofocus
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
66
 environment proof
 resolution is good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 great zoom (280mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 low battery life (178 shots)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
 lighter than average (117g)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography features
Sony WX50 Landscape photography features
43
 manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 environment proof
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 low battery life (178 shots)
 no Time Lapse mode
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 decently wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging info
Sony WX50 Vlogging info
28
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external mic support
35
 decently wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average (117g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 missing microphone support
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Pentax RZ10 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ10 and Sony WX50
 Pentax Optio RZ10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio RZ10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 2.80 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 178 grams (0.39 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 178 photographs 240 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $250