Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony NEX-5T
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Introduced August 2013
- Superseded the Sony NEX-5R
Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony NEX-5T Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Sony NEX-5T, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is relatively comparable but the WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe WG-1 GPS was introduced 24 months earlier than the NEX-5T which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WG-1 GPS matches up against the NEX-5T in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Sony NEX-5T
WG-1 GPS | NEX-5T |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
NEX-5T | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | August 2011 | More recent by 24 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony NEX-5T
WG-1 GPS | NEX-5T | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus |
Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-1 GPS enjoys outside measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the WG-1 GPS against the NEX-5T.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 GPS and NEX-5T is 93 and 89 respectively.
Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 GPS and NEX-5T.
All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-1 GPS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-5T will produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older WG-1 GPS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-08-16 | 2013-08-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 99 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 lbs) | 276g (0.61 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1015 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 images | 330 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $350 | $400 |