Pentax WG-1 vs Sony A9

Let's examine more closely at the Pentax WG-1 versus Sony A9, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-1 (14MP) and A9 (24MP) and the WG-1 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The WG-1 was manufactured 7 years before the A9 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WG-1 scores versus the A9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-1 and Sony Alpha A9. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-1 Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-1 has got outer dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony A9 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WG-1 versus Sony A9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-1 vs the A9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 and A9 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-1 and A9.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-1 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A9 will give you extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged WG-1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.