Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony A9

Here, we are analyzing the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony A9, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and A9 (24MP) and the WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The WG-1 GPS was launched 6 years prior to the A9 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WG-1 GPS matches up versus the A9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-1 GPS enjoys exterior dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-1 GPS vs the A9.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 GPS and A9 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-1 GPS and A9.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-1 GPS featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A9 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older WG-1 GPS is going to be behind in sensor technology.