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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony S2100

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • Revealed August 2011
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony S2100 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony S2100, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was brought out 20 months after the S2100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the WG-1 GPS matches up versus the S2100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Sony S2100

 WG-1 GPS S2100 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 20 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 S2100 WG-1 GPS 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony S2100

 WG-1 GPS S2100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax WG-1 GPS comes with external dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-1 GPS against the S2100.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 GPS and S2100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-1 GPS and S2100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax WG-1 GPS to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger WG-1 GPS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography highlights
Sony S2100 Portrait photography highlights
35
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography features
Sony S2100 Street photography features
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
37
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Travel photography with Sony S2100
71
environment proofing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2100 Landscape photography highlights
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
nice screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2100 as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony S2100
 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-16 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $350 $0